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Saliva is secreted by ___________.
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The correct option is C salivary glands
Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands. There are three pairs of salivary glands- parotid, submaxillary (also called submandibular) and sublingual. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch which is a complex molecule to give simple sugar.
Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands. There are three pairs of salivary glands- parotid, submaxillary (also called submandibular) and sublingual. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch which is a complex molecule to give simple sugar.
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