Which of the following secrete saliva? (1 mark)

A. Liver
B. Rectum
C. Salivary glands
D. Stomach

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The correct answer is option C.
Salivary glands in mammals secrete saliva which contains mucus, enzymes and lysozymes. Mucus makes the food slimy and helps in swallowing. Lysozymes destroy the germs in mouth. The enzymes like salivary amylase help in digestion of food.

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Which of the following secrete saliva? (1 mark) A. Liver B. Rectum C. Salivary glands D. Stomach

The correct answer is option C. Salivary glands in mammals secrete saliva which contains mucus, enzymes and lysozymes. Mucus makes the food slimy and helps in swallowing. Lysozymes destroy the germs in mouth. The enzymes like salivary amylase help in digestion of food.

Which of the following secrete saliva? (1 mark)

A. Liver
B. Rectum
C. Salivary glands
D. Stomach

The correct answer is option C.
Salivary glands in mammals secrete saliva which contains mucus, enzymes and lysozymes. Mucus makes the food slimy and helps in swallowing. Lysozymes destroy the germs in mouth. The enzymes like salivary amylase help in digestion of food.