Name three glands associated with the digestive system
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The three different glands associated with the digestive system in humans are salivary( parotid, submandibular, and sublingual), pancreas, and liver.
Salivary glands: They produce saliva, which provides lubrication to the food. It helps in digestion of carbohydrates present in the food into simple sugars.
Pancreas: The pancreas has two main systems with distinct functions: an exocrine system that helps in digestion and an endocrine system that regulates blood sugar. The exocrine system releases enzymes called as trypsin and chymotrypsin these enzymes digest proteins into peptides. The endocrine system releases insuline and glucagon to maintain the blood sugar levels in the cell.
Liver: It produces bile juices that helps in digestion of fat present in food.
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The salivary glands, liver and gall bladder, and the pancreas aid the processes of ingestion, digestion, and absorption.