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The liver, pancreas, and salivary glands. (more added by 99silvermoon99) The three glands associated with the digestive system are the liver (secretes the bile stored in the gall bladder), the pancreas (secretes pancreatic juice, which produce enzymes that contribute to the breakdown of all categories of foodstuffs) and the salivary glands in the oral cavity (secretes saliva which: 1. cleanses the mouth, 2. dissolves food chemicals so they can be tasted, 3. moistens food and aids in compacting it into a bolus, 4. contains enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of starchy foods.). edited by Jane_says123 on 6/3/09

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