Salivary glands in mammals: Type & functions - Science & Technology

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands.
2. They secrete amylase enzyme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 07 Jun 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
Amylase enzyme breaks down starch into glucose.Exocrine glands secrete their essential product by way of a duct to some environment external to itself, either inside the body or on a surface of the body.

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