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Salivary glands produce a clear liquid which moistens food as it is being chewed. Without moisture the food is like chewing sand. The glands also produce an enzyme.
Most people, but not all, produce an enzyme called salivary amylase which begins to break down starches/complex carbohydrates before they enter the stomach.
A test to see if you have this enzyme is to hold a piece of bread or rice cake..in your mouth and see if you sense a sweeter taste. If you have salivary amylase, the starch will become sugar in your mouth.
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What does the digestive glands do for a crayfish?
the clam uses the digestive glands for chemical digestion needed for some of their food
What glands secrete digestive enzymes?
endocrine gland
Name the external digestive glands associated with digestive system of humans?
Salivary gland is the external digestive gland associated with digestive system of humans.
What are the major digestive glands of human body?
liver,pancreas,small intestine
Most digestion of food takes place in the stomach?
The digestive system includes; mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, anus, pancreas, liver and gall bladder. The purpose of the entire digestive system is to break down foods into nutrients that can be absorbed into the blood.
What digestive glands are outside the digestive track?
The salivary glands, the gall bladder, the pancreas.
What are glandular cells?
Glandular organs are a part of the accessory digestive organs. They include salivary glands, liver and the pancreas. These are the glandular organs that secrete their products into ducts that empty into the digestive tract.
What are the 2 digestive glands that are found outside the digestive tract?
There are two types of glands.Two salivary glands and pancreas.
What are the excretory system parts in a frog?
A frog digestive system has 2 parts which are Alimentary canal and Digestive glands. The digestive glands includes gastric glands, liver, pancreas, and the intestinal glands.
Glands located within the digestive tube include?
Thyroid glands and intestinal glands
What are the digestive glands and its function?
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What Digestive glands do frog have?
I'm not sure.. but I think those are: Salivary Glands Gastric Glands Bile Glands Pancreatic Glands Intestinal Glands
Why are the salivary glands pancreas liver and gall bladder consider accessory glands of the digestive system?
They are considered accessory glands of the digestive system because they only send digestive juices and acids to the main digestive organs. Food does not actually enter any of the accessory organs.
What structure in humans are the digestive glands comparable with crayfish?
The structure in humans that the digestive glands are comparable with crayfish are the glands that are found in the mouth and the stomach. These glands will secrete salivary amylase and HCI respectively to aid digestion in humans.
What is the digestive glands in Prawns?
The main digestive gland in crustaceans is called a hepatopancreas.
What does the digestive glands do for a crayfish?
the clam uses the digestive glands for chemical digestion needed for some of their food
What glands secrete digestive enzymes?
endocrine gland
