The pharynx is surrounded by salivary glands, which secrets saliva. The secretion of saliva contains __________

Hirudin

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Haemozyn

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Hyaluronidase

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Solution

The correct option is A Hirudin
The buccal cavity leads into muscular pharynx. It is surrounded by salivary glands. The secretion of saliva contains hirudin which prevents the coagulation of blood.

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