Question

The amount of saliva produced per day in humans is

• A. 100-200 mL
• B. 100-500 mL
• C. 750-1000 mL
• D. 1000-1500 mL

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1000-1500 mL

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. There are three major parts of salivary glands that secrete saliva with the digestive enzyme such as parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands.
2. They contain an enzyme called salivary enzyme which digests the starch into maltose.
3. Normally secretion of saliva is constant in the mouth.
4. The amount of saliva secreted in a day usually amounts from 1 liter to 1.5 liters.

Final answer: The amount of saliva produced per day in humans is 1000-1500 mL.