During intrauterine life, development of which of the following gland is earliest:: (A) Parotid gland., (B) Submaxillary gland., (C) Sublingual gland., (D) Submandibular gland.
Answer is A. Parotid: Development – 4-6 weeks IUL
Submandibular: Development – 6th week IUL
Sublingual: Development – 8-12 weeks IUL