Question

write a brief note on the structure and functions of salivary glands using tables.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist. It also helps break down carbohydrates (with salivary amylase, formerly known as ptyalin) and lubricates the passage of food down from the oro-pharynx to the esophagus to the stomach.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mature adult salivary glands consist of a parenchyma, the glandular secretory tissue, and a stroma, which is the supporting connective tissue. The parenchyma is composed of secretory units called secretory 'endpieces', which are connected to the oral cavity through a network of ducts.