Question

maximum saliva is produced by which salivary gland?​

Answer 1

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• Major Salivary Glands. The major salivary glands are the largest and most important salivary glands. They produce most of the saliva in your mouth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Submandibular glands.

Explanation:

➟ The salivary glands produce saliva. These are exocrine glands as they release their secretions to their functional site through ducts.

➟ The salivary glands are classified as major and minor salivary glands based on their size and location.

➟ The major salivary glands are three pairs. Each pair of

• Parotid glands
• Submandibular glands
• Sublingual glands

➟ The minor salivary glands are

• Labial and buccal gland
• Glossopalatine gland
• Palatine and lingual glands

Parotid gland :

• Parotid gland is the largest of the major salivary glands.
• They are located in front of the ears.
• It produces 25 - 30% of the total salivary release. It is released through Stensen’s duct.

Submandibular gland :

• Submandibular gland is the second largest of the major salivary glands.
• They are located below the jaw.
• It produces 70% of the total daily salivary output and releases through Wharton’s duct.

Sublingual gland :

• Sublingual gland is the smallest of the major salivary glands.
• They are located under the tongue.
• It produces about 5% of the total salivary output and releases through duct of Rivinus.