This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: miscellaneous, Subject name: Pathology
Acinic cell carcinomas of the salivary gland arise most often in the - 
Select and explain. 
A. Parotid salivary gland, B. Minor salivary glands, C. Submandibular salivary gland, D. Sublingual salivary gland
A: Parotid salivary gland
Answer: A: Parotid salivary gland 
Explanation: Acinic Cell Carcinoma This is a rare tumor composed of acinic cells resembling serous cells of a normal salivary gland. These cells are arranged in sheets or acini and have characteristic basophilic granular cytoplasm. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF PATHOLOGY 6th EDITION - HARSH MOHAN PAGE NO:537