Which of the following secrete digestive juices?
(a) Salivary glands
(b) Liver
(c) Pancreas
(d) All of these

Correct Answer: (a) salivary glands

Explanation:

In mammals, the salivary glands are exocrine glands and composed of parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The sublingual glands are a pair of major salivary glands located inferior to the tongue, anterior to the submandibular glands. The secretion produced is mainly mucous in nature; however, it is categorized as a mixed gland.

The main function of the salivary gland is to produce saliva through a system of ducts.

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Updated on: 12-Jan-2023

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