Ptyalin enzyme is secreted by

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The correct option is A Salivary glands
Ptyalin is a form of amylase found in saliva of humans. Another name of ptyalin is salivary amylase. It is the most important amylolytic enzyme secreted in mouth (buccal cavity) by the salivary glands. The main function of ptyalin is to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into maltose and dextrin.

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