Question

Name and the explanation of digestive glands in humans

Answer 1

>There are four digestive glands in human digestive system.

1. Salivary glands

2. Liver

3. Gall bladder

4. Pancreas

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FUNCTIONS.

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1. SALIVARY GLANDS : These glands are present in our mouth or buccal cavity. These glands secret digestive enzymes called saliva which helps in the digestion of starch.

There are three salivary glands in our mouth:

a. Parotid

b. Sublingual

c. Submandibular

2. Liver : It is the largest gland of human body. It secrets bile juice which helps in digestion of fats. Liver is the only organ which can regenerate itself even after being completely removed.

3. Gall Bladder : It is a small sac-like organ which stores bile juice secreted by liver. This organ is removed in some peoples due to stones etc.

4. Pancreas : It is an irregular shaped organ located between the juntion of stomach and small intestine. It secrets pancreatic juice which helps in digestion of protein and carbohydrates.

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