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salivary glands

salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens the mouth to help a person chew and swallow food. saliva also contains substances (enzymes) that begin the breakdown of food.

there are four pairs of salivary glands:

  • the parotid glands are located between the ear and the jaw.
  • the submandibular glands are located under the jaw.
  • the sublingual glands are located on the floor of the mouth under the tongue.
  • the buccal glands are located in the mucous membrane lining the cheeks and mouth. these glands produce only a small amount of saliva.

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