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Well if you didn't produce saliva, food would be pretty hard to chew. So it mostly mushes your food up more and makes it easier to swallow :)

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What body part produces saliva?

The salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva.


Where is saliva produced?

Saliva is an enzyme created by the salivary glands. The enzymes break down the food so you can swallow it.


Is saliva produced in stomach too?

No. Saliva is produced by salivary glands, which are not found in the stomach.


What is liquid produced by salivary glands called?

The secretion form the salivary gland is called saliva.


Name the liquid produced by salivary glands in the mouth?

Saliva


What organs produce saliva?

Saliva is produced by three pairs of major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual), as well as numerous minor salivary glands located throughout the mouth and throat.


Is saliva a solid or liquid?

Saliva is a liquid produced by salivary glands in the mouth.


What type of glands are salivary glands?

Salivary glands are classified as exocrine glands, meaning they secrete their products into ducts that empty into a body cavity or onto the body surface. They produce and secrete saliva, which helps to break down food during digestion.


Where does drool come from?

AnswerClearly from your mouth!!!!!Specifically, our saliva is produced from the salivary glands.


What is produced in the salivary glands?

Saliva is produced in the salivary glands. It helps to break down food, lubricate the mouth and throat, and initiate the digestion process by containing enzymes that start to break down carbohydrates.


What do you call glands that produce saliva?

Salivary glands


Saliva is secreted by which glands?

Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands, which include the parotid glands, submandibular glands, and sublingual glands. These glands produce saliva to help with digestion, protect the oral cavity, and facilitate speech and swallowing.