Question

What is salivary gland? How do they function.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The salivary glands make saliva and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva helps with swallowing and chewing. It can also help prevent infections from developing in your mouth or throat.

Answer 2

Answer:

Salivary Glands secrete 1 to 1.5 litres of saliva in 24 hours. In fact, over 98% of saliva is water. It keeps the mouth moist and clean, facilitates chewing, swallowing and helps in the digestion process. Saliva is a mixture of water, mucus, antibacterial substance, and digestive enzyme