Lateral view of the face,displaying salivary glands. Saliva produced in the three salivary glands (sublingual,submandibular,and parotid) is delivered to the oral cavity via salivary ducts. Saliva serves multiple functions: lubricating and cleansing the mouth,dissolving food so that it can be detected by taste buds,and secreting enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of starches | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Anatomical Travelogue |
Bildgröße: | 5100 px × 4420 px |
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