Salivary gland

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Histological structure of salivary glands, Parotids, Sublingual and Submandibular glands Stratified Squamous Epithelium, Salivary Glands, Parotid Gland, Basement Membrane, Soft Palate, Salivary Gland, Cell Membrane, Digestive Enzymes, Healthy Teeth

The salivary glands produce saliva through a system of ducts, you have three paired major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual), as well as hundreds of minor salivary glands, In humans, 1200 to 1500 ml of saliva are produced every day, The secretion of saliva (salivation) is mediated by parasympathetic stimulation; acetylcholine is the active neurotransmitter and binds to muscarinic receptors in the glands, leading to increased salivation.

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