Salivary glands produce saliva to moisten food and initiate starch breakdown.
The salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual) produce saliva to moisten food and begin the breakdown of starch.
| Front | salivary glands description and function |
|---|---|
| Back | include the parotid, submandibular, sublingual, release saliva to moisten and initiate starch breakdown |
Tags: 6_1_digestion_absorption
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