Question

What is the function of the salivary glands?

Answer 1

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Saliva is mainly produced by three pairs of salivary glands. These are:

=> $\sf{\underline{Parotids}}$

=> $\sf{\underline{Sub-mandibular}}$

=> $\sf{\underline{Sub-linguals}}$


$\text{\underline{(i)\:Parotids:}}$

Found near cheek and these are the largest salivary glands (opens through Stenson's duct).


$\text{\underline{(ii)\:Sub-mandibular:}}$

Found at lower jaw (opens through Wharton duct).


$\text{\underline{(iii)\:Sub-linguals:}}$

Found below tongue and these are the smallest salivary glands (opens through Rivinus duct).


$\text{\underline{NOTE:}}$

These glands situated just outside the buccal cavity and they secrete salivary juice into the buccal cavity.

Answer 2

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$\large{\sf{\underline{\underline{SalivarY \:glands:-}}}}$

↪These glands are situated just below the buccal cavity .

↪These glands secrete Saliva which contains a enzyme called 'Salivary Amylase' .

↪This enzyme helps in breakdown of Starch into Sugar.

$\large{\sf{\underline{\underline{ PaRts \: oF \: salivarY glanDs:-}}}}$

↪Parotid gland :- This is the largest part of salivary gland.This part of gland is open through Stenson's duct.

↪Sublingual gland :- This is second part of gland which is open through Rivinus duct.

↪Sub- mandibular gland :- This is third part of gland which is open through Wharton duct .

$\large{\sf{\underline{\underline{Conclusion:-}}}}$

↪Salivary glands produce saliva which converts Starch into sugar and thus helps in digestion.