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Salivary Glands Description Function Include Parotid Submandibular Sublingual

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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