Human Health And Disease Question 200

Question: ‘Mumps’ is a viral disease caused due to inflammation of

Options:

A) Submaxillary gland

B) Parotid gland

C) Sublingual gland

D) Infraorbital gland

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Mumps, also known as epidemic parotitis, is a viral disease caused by the mumps virus.

Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands that run along the angle of the jaw in front of and below each ear.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.