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Does sympathetic or parasympathetic stimulation produce thicker saliva with more mucus?

Sympathetic. Parasympathetic secretes thin saliva rich in amylase.


What secretes a liquid to help soften food as you chew it?

Saliva.


What secretes a liquid to help soften food as you chew?

Saliva.


Which salivary secretion is more thin and watery in consistency?

The parotid gland secretes a more thin and watery saliva compared to the submandibular and sublingual glands.


What structure secretes the liquid that allow you to detect the sensation of taste?

The salivary gland secretes saliva, which is the liquid that allows you to detect the sensation of taste.


What structure secretes saliva gastric juices and other substances used in digestion?

enzymes


Is this true if saliva secreted into mouth?

Yes. It is true that various salivary glands like parotid, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands secretes saliva in the mouth.


What gland secretes saliva?

Sour candy will stimulate saliva as well as palpation to the ducts.


What name is given to a biological catalyst found in saliva?

The enzyme amylase is a biological catalyst found in saliva. It catalyzes the breakdown of starch. Note that not everyone secretes the enzyme amylase in their saliva.


What substance do parotid gland produce?

The parotid gland produces saliva, which consists of water, electrolytes, mucus, and enzymes such as amylase that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates. Saliva also helps to keep the mouth moist and plays a role in protecting the teeth from decay.


What gland secretes a substance to moisten food particles and help with swallowing?

They are called salivary glands, and are located (surprise!) in your mouth. And by the way, the substance is saliva.


What do the salivary glands help your body for?

The salivary glands in your mouth secretes saliva that contains enzymes that help breakdown starch when you're eating.