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no ,both are different gallbladder is situated near stomach and salivary gland is in our mouth.

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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.


Swelling of the parotid gland?

The most common cause of a salivary gland lump is mumps, which usually affects children and typically causes painful swellings on both sides of the face. However there are many other causes of swelling in the salivary glands, for example salivary gland infection, salivary gland cancer, systemic diseases and drugs.The main clinical feature of salivary gland cancer is swelling in the salivary gland region though it does not exactly indicate that you have cancer as most salivary gland tumors are benign.Read more about salivary gland cancer herehttp://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/11/25/how-to-prevent-salivary-gland-cancer/


Name the external digestive glands associated with digestive system of humans?

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.


Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?

The parotid gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase, an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates in the mouth during digestion.


Why are salivary gland scans performed?

A salivary gland scan is done to help diagnose the cause of dry mouth. It is a test that is done when Sjogren's syndrome, salivary duct obstruction, asymmetric hypertrophy, or growths such as Warthin's tumors are suspected.