Question

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

• A. $1.5d{m}^3$ of saliva per day
• B. $2.5d{m}^3$ of saliva per day
• C. $1.0d{m}^3$ of saliva per day
• D. $2.0d{m}^3$ of saliva per day

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1.5d{m}^3$ of saliva per day

$\text{Secretions of salivary gland}$

The three pairs of salivary glands (parotid glands, submaxillary glands and sublingual glands) play a major role in the synthesis and secretion of saliva in the buccal cavity. In normal human beings, $1.5d{m}^3$ of saliva is secreted per day.

$\text{Final answer}$

(b) $1.5d{m}^3$ of saliva per day