MEDICAL
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These are tubes that secrete saliva into the oral cavity on each side of the oral cavity inferior to the tongue.
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Parotid ducts
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Submandibular gland
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Submandibular ducts
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Sublingual ducts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The sublingual glands, which lie below the tongue, use the lesser sublingual ducts to secrete saliva into the oral cavity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Submandibular Gland The type of saliva produced is both serous and mucous saliva: the amount of each is altered depending on which nerves (parasympathetic or sympathetic) are in control.
Detailed explanation-3: -Parotid glands These are largest of the salivary glands, secreting saliva to facilitate mastication and swallowing, and amylase to begin the digestion of starches. It is the serous type of gland which secretes alpha-amylase (also known as ptyalin). It enters the oral cavity via the parotid duct.
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