Salivary glands belong to which of the following systems?
A
Skeletal system
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B
Digestive system
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C
Circulatory system
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D
Respiratory system
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Solution
The correct option is B
Digestive system
Digestive system in human beings consists of alimentary canals and their associative glands. These associative glands include salivary glands, liver and pancreas. Salivary glands secrete an enyme known as salivary amylase which help in the process of digestion by breaking down food that enters the mouth.