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What is salivary gland? |
| Answer» Salivary Glands are group of organs present in our mouth that secretes saliva. It is found in mammals only. Salivary Glands secrete 1 to 1.5 litres of saliva in 24 hours. Saliva is a mixture of water, mucus, antibacterial substance and digestive enzymes. Saliva has lubricating properties. It protect the inside cavity of our mouth, teeth and throats as we begin to swallow the food bolus. It also cleanses the mouth after the meal and dissolves it into chemicals that we perceive as taste. | |