The ________ Salivary Glands Secrete a Saliva Rich in ________

Question

The ________ salivary glands secrete a saliva rich in ________.
A)sublingual; mucus
B)submandibular; water
C)submaxillary; amylase
D)parotid; amylase

Accepted Answer

The parotid salivary gland secretes a saliva rich in amylase, which is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. The other salivary glands (sublingual, submandibular, and submaxillary) secrete different types of enzymes and substances, such as mucus (sublingual) and water (submandibular).