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Yes, the human body do have three salivary glands.

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What is the size of the salivary glands?

The size of the salivary glands can vary but on average, they are about the size of a walnut. There are three pairs of major salivary glands in the human body: parotid, submandibular, and sublingual.


Where does the salivary glands secret in human body?

mouth


How many major salivary glands do human mouths have?

you have three pairs of salivary glands, six in total (on both sides).


What is salivary amylase's role in the human body?

They begin the metabolism of carbohydrates


In which cells of the human body is the genetic information for making salivary amylase found?

The genetic information for making salivary amylase is found in the nucleus of cells in the human body, specifically in the cells of the salivary glands where the enzyme is produced. The DNA in these cells contains the instructions for producing salivary amylase through the process of transcription and translation.


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.


Salivary glands in human body?

yh but i need to know what it is in the body? i need pictuer will u be able to show me some plz


Is salivary glands in human in pairs or single?

Humans have paired salivary glands.


Give the names of three organs in the human body that secrete the enzyme amylase?

* The mouth produces salivary amylase: breaks down carbohydrate (starch) * The stomach produces pepsin and trypsin, which are two types of proteases: break down proteins * The pancreas and small intestine also make protease and lipase: digests fats into fatty acids and gycerol.


What three structures pass through the salivary gland?

The duct of the salivary gland, the facial nerve, and the lingual nerve pass through the salivary gland.


The three smallest bones in the human body are?

The malleus, the incus, and the stapes are the three smallest bones in the human body and they are all in the ear.


What body cavity are the salivary glands in?

The mouth