In human beings, the three pair of salivary glands and numerous buccal glands produce about

0.5 {d m}^{3}

of saliva per day

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1.5 {d m}^{3}

of saliva per day

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2.0 {d m}^{3}

of saliva per day

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2.5 {d m}^{3}

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The correct option is D $1.5 {d m}^{3}$ of saliva per day
The amount of saliva produced by a healthy human ranges from 0.75 to 1.5 liters per day. Sub-mandibular gland contributes 70-75% of secretion, while parotid gland secretes 20-25% and small amount is secreted by other salivary glands.

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