Name the glands associated with the human digestive system.

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Glands: These are vital organs in our body and serve by secreting certain substances that perform necessary bodily functions.
Glands in the human digestive system: The human digestive system includes glands like the salivary gland, gastric gland, liver, and pancreas.
Salivary gland: The saliva is secreted from this gland and it has the salivary amylase enzyme which acts upon the starch and forms maltose and dextrin.
Gastric glands: It is located within the stomach walls and releases HCl which activates the pepsin enzyme in the stomach and breaks down the proteins.
Liver: It is the largest gland in the human body, brown in colour, and produces bile which is used for the breakdown of fats in the small intestine.

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