<prompt> Regarding the parotid gland, all are true exceptIs a serous gland and is in direct contact with internal carotid arteryPossesses a deep lobe in contact with the external acoustic meatusEnvelops the branches of the facial nerveLies within the deep cervical fascia  <response>: Parotid gland is a serous salivary gland, but it lies in contact with the external carotid artery and its branches. It is separated from internal carotid artery by the posterior belly of digastric, stylohyoid and the styloid process. 