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The human salivary glands are in front of the ear, above the opening of your throat, and behind and a little under the jaw. They are the same places in cats, excepts cats have an extra one that is under and a little past the eye.

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Is salivary glands in human in pairs or single?

Humans have paired salivary glands.


Does the human body have three salivary?

The human body has three pairs of major salivary glands: the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. These glands produce saliva, which plays a crucial role in digestion and maintaining oral health.


How many major salivary glands do human mouths have?

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Where does the salivary glands secret in human body?

mouth


What is the size of the salivary glands?

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What are the locations of the major salivary glands of the human and those of a fetal pig?

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How many Salivary Glands are there?

There are 3 pairs of major salivary glands: - Parotid, the largest, is at the back of the jaw by the ear - Sublingual, under the tongue - Submandibular (also called submaxillary) in the lower jaw. There are also many minor salivary glands. These are tiny glands in the lips and in the linings of the mouth and throat. Salivary glands produce saliva which keeps the mouth moist and starts the digestion of food. It also protects against tooth decay.


What are the two types of glands?

The two types of glands in a human body are ductless glands and duct glands. A few of the duct glands are tear ducts, sweat glands, and salivary glands.


What are the major digestive glands of human body?

The major digestive glands in the human body are the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The salivary glands produce saliva to start the digestion process in the mouth, while the liver produces bile to aid in fat digestion. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, and the pancreas secretes enzymes to further break down food in the small intestine.


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The external digestive glands associated with the human digestive system are the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These glands secrete substances that help in the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients in the digestive process.


Salivary glands in human body?

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What is the name of the salivary gland that is near the ear?

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