This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
True regarding parotid gland 
Select and explain. 
A. Mucinous gland, B. Covered by a thick fascia which is derived from deep cervical fascia, C. Facial nerve exits the gland anteromedially before dividing into 5 branches., D. Receives secretomotor fibres from vagus nerve
B: Covered by a thick fascia which is derived from deep cervical fascia
Answer: B: Covered by a thick fascia which is derived from deep cervical fascia 
Explanation: Covered by a thick fascia which is derived from deep cervical fascia
Parotid gland

Bilateral structure, and the largest of the salivary glands
Covered by a thick fascia which is derived from deep cervical fascia
Wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through Stensen duct (or parotid duct) into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches

 
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