Question

Mention the three salivary glands that secrete saliva.

Answer 1

Salivary glands produce saliva, which is then emptied into your mouth through ducts. Saliva is an extracellular fluid that salivary glands make and release in the mouth. Saliva is composed of water, as electrolytes, mucus, some cells, amylase enzymes, antibacterial compounds such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes. Saliva aids in the process of guttation of food. It can also aid in the prevention of infections in the mouth and throat.

Complete answer:
The parotid glands, submandibular glands, and sublingual glands are the three main salivary gland pairs.
1. Parotid glands: The biggest salivary glands are the parotid glands. They are directly in front of the ears. A duct near your upper second tooth secretes the saliva generated by these glands into your mouth. The superficial lobe and the deep lobe are the two sections, or lobes, of each parotid gland. The facial nerve runs between the two lobes.
2. Submandibular glands: The submandibular glands are situated below the jaw and are about the size of a walnut. Under the tongue, the saliva generated by these glands is released into the mouth. The superficial lobe and the deep lobe of the submandibular glands are similar to those of the parotid glands.
3. Sublingual glands: The sublingual glands are the tiniest salivary glands in the body. These almond-shaped structures may be found under the mouth's floor and on each side of the tongue.

Note:
Saliva includes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates in your diet. Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches (complex carbs) into sugars that your body can absorb more easily. Saliva also includes lingual lipase, an enzyme that breaks down lipids. Because of the action of saliva, starch is converted into dextrins and then is later digested into the further GI tract.