THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -In the human body, amylase is predominantly produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas. Although salivary and pancreatic amylases are similar, they are encoded by different genes (AMY1 and AMY2, respectively) and show different levels of activity against starches of various origins [10].

Detailed explanation-2: -The submandibular gland is best characterized as a mixed seromucous gland, because the cells produce amylase (serous) and mucin, glutamine/glutamic acid rich proteins, peroxidase, and proline-rich proteins (mucous) (Redman, 2008).

Detailed explanation-3: -Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.