ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -These glands make saliva (spit) and empty it into the mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes food moist, which helps chewing and swallowing and the digestion of food. Saliva also keeps the mouth clean and healthy because it contains antibodies that kill germs.

Detailed explanation-2: -After you take your first bite of pie, your salivary glands produce saliva-a mixture of secretions that help lubricate and break down food. Besides having salivary glands in the lining of your mouth, you have three pairs of larger salivary glands-the parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Moistens food so it’s easier to swallow. Contains an enzyme called amylase, which helps your stomach break down starches in food. Keeps your mouth clean. Helps reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -The major glands are much larger in size and secrete into a salivary duct, producing much more saliva than the minor salivary glands in the head and neck area. This saliva keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive tract moist. Saliva moistens food and help you to swallow, break down and ultimately digest food.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main function of salivary glands is to produce saliva. Whenever we see or smell food, our brain gives signals to salivary glands to produce saliva. The main function of gland is to produce and store saliva, and release saliva when needed. Saliva is a mixture of water and substances that help in digestion.