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What is a salivary gland?

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It is a small gland that secretes mucous and amylase into the oral cavity.

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What do a salivary gland do?
the salivary glands produce saliva which is a liquid that breaks down food and moistens the esophagus, mouth, and stomach.
Is salivary gland an endocrine gland?
No the salivary glands are exocrine glands because they secrete into a duct that carries the secretion to the body surface or to one of the body cavities.
What type of glands are salivary glands?
Salivary glands are exocrine glands.
How are endocrine glands different from salivary glands?
Endocrine glands don't have ducts, but exocrine glands, such has salivary glands, have ducts.
What body cavity are the salivary glands in?
The mouth