Question

Name three digestive glands found in human beings. Write one function of each.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Digestive glands includes salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gastric glands and intestinal glands. Out of these, salivary glands, pancreas and liver are major glands. The main function of salivary gland is to produce saliva which aids in digestion.

Answer 2

Answer:

Digestive glands includes

• salivary glands,
• gastric glands and
• intestinal glands.

Explanation:

• The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist.
• The gastric gland is the basic secretory unit of the stomach and contains a variety of component cells located in characteristic locations.
• occupying the mucous membrane, secrete digestive enzymes, provide outlet ports for Brunner glands, and produce cells that replace surface-membrane cells shed from the tips of villi