salivary glands
Spit-producing organs
Salivary glands are organs in the mouth that produce saliva—the fluid that moistens food for swallowing and begins the digestive process.
The major pairs are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
The dentist noticed her salivary glands were swollen.
Mumps is an infection of the salivary glands.
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- cotton mouthPit viper of marshes
- mouthOral opening
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- sialolithiasisStone formation in saliva ducts
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