Question

Where are salivary glands located in humans name the enzymes found in saliva?

Answer 1

The two parotid glands are major salivary glands wrapped around the mandibular ramus in humans. These are largest of the salivary glands, secreting saliva to facilitate mastication and swallowing, and amylase to begin the digestion of starches. It is the serous type of gland which secretes ptyalin.