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Salivary glands produce the enzyme ptylin. This enzyme breaks down the carbohydrates to smaller parts. There action last for some time in stomach also.
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Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
Parotid gland is located where?
in the cheek next to the ear
What salivary gland secretes amylase and bicarbonate ions?
Parotid
Can the parotid gland secrete outside the ear?
The parotid gland secretes amylase which helps to break down starches in the first stages of mastication. It is located anterior to the ear, but doesn't participate in ear function.
what is a parotid gland?
They are basically just two salivory glands in front of your ears.
What salivary gland is the largest?
The largest salivary gland is parotid
Which gland is affected when a patient has been diagnosed with the mumps?
Mumps affect the parotid gland .
What are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
What are names of the three salivary gland?
Parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland.
Is salivary gland is a ductless gland?
its both especially the parotid
Salivary gland located near the ear?
Parotid gland
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland?
Parotidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland.
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What type of tumors can develop in the parotid gland?
Among the tumors seen in the parotid gland are lymphoma, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
What is the parotid gland used for?
The parotid gland is one of the salivary glands in humans. In fact, it is the largest salivary gland. It releases saliva into the mouth to begin the processes of digestion and swallowing.
The vagus nerve does not innervate the?
Parotid Gland
The largest of the salivary glands is which one?
The largest of the salivary glands is the parotid gland. The parotid gland comes in a pair and functions to aid in swallowing by secreting saliva.
