the parotid glands, the submaxillary glands, and the sublingual glands that secrete saliva into the mouth.
Exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the mouth.
the three glands located on each side of the face.The sublingual gland and the submaxillary gland secret saliva onto the floor of the mouth. The parotid gland is situated near the ear and secretes saliva into the back of the mouth.
glands located in the mouth that produce saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that break down carbohydrates (starch) into smaller molecules.
A prime target of immune-system attack in patients with Sj”gren's. These glands are composed of two parts, the acinar region or secretory end piece and the ductal region. Acinar cells (see separate entry) are the site of fluid secretion, and they are responsible for making and secreting more than 85 percent of the proteins that mediate the functions of saliva. Ductal cells cannot secrete fluid.
Glands that secrete salvia into the mouth.
glands in the mouth that produce saliva which contains a digestive enzyme
(SAL-ih-vair-ee) Glands in the mouth that produce saliva.