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Explain the function of main essential gland in human digestive system

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Answered by Yash0007
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Three major glands play an important role in the digestion. These are as follows:

Salivary gland.
Liver.
Pancreas

Salivary gland

The salivary glands are one of the important exocrine glands. The main function of the salivary gland is to produce saliva. Saliva has many functions in the digestion process as follows:

It is used to lubricate the mouth.
It helps to swallow the food.
It helps to protect the teeth from bacterial infections.


Liver

The liver is one of the digestive glands and plays an important role in the digestive system. It is the largest gland of the human body. It is located in the abdominal cavity.


Pancreas

The pancreas is a gland which has two functional units to secrete both endocrine and exocrine enzymes. It is located between the duodenum limbs.

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