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It releases a juice called saliva which lubricates the food and aids in partial digestion of starch.
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What is alveolar gland and what's its function?
A secretory salivary gland referring to the esophagus or in the mouth.
What is the function of salivary gland in digestive gland?
to produce saliva which helps to break down food when chewing
What is the smallest salivary gland?
It's the sublingual salivary gland.
What is the function of salivary gland in cockroach?
The salivary glands in cockroaches breaks up some of the fod in the cockroach's mouth using amylase. :)
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
Why are salivary gland scans performed?
Salivary gland scans are performed to evaluate the overall function and health of the salivary glands. These scans can help diagnose conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, salivary gland tumors, and salivary duct obstructions. The scans involve the injection of a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the salivary glands, allowing them to be imaged and assessed for any abnormalities.
What cell does the salivary gland function compare to any individual cells?
The salivary glands secretes enzymes, thus i would say that reminds me of the lythusmes
What does the salivary glands consists of?
There are 3 salivary glands; the parotid gland, the sublingual gland, and the submandibular gland. The submandibular gland used to be the "submaxillary gland."
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What salivary gland do you gleek out of?
The sublingual gland.
What is an example of an exocrine gland?
The salivary gland.
