Question

explain salivary glands

Answer 1

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salivary gland are considered exocrine glandbecause they release saliva in ducts.saliva enters the mouth through these ducts.salivary gland are in the head and neck.they make and release a fluid called sliva.saliva contains water,mucus and enzyme.

Answer 2

Answer:

✔Saliva is mainly produced by three pairs of salivary gland. These are:

⭐ Parotids: Found near cheek and theae are the largest salivary glands. These opens through Stenson's duct.

⭐ Sub-maxillary/Sub-mandibular: Found at lower jaw. These glands opens through Wharton's duct.

⭐ Sub-linguals: Found below tongue and these are the smallest salivary glands. These glands opens through Rivinus duct.

✔ These glands are situated just outside the buccal cavity and they secrete salivary juice into the buccal cavity.