Q. Choose the incorrect statement regarding human digestive system with reference to a normal person
A) Human saliva is slightly acidic
B) In human being, four pair of salivary gland secretes saliva
C) The quantity of saliva in adult man may be-1 to 1.5 L day
D) Enzyme amylase present in saliva is responsible for the break down of starch into simple sugar
Explanation
There are three pair of salivary glands in human being namely, paratoid glands, sublingual glands and submaxillary glands. All of the three pairs of glands secretes saliva into buccal cavity through their ducts. About 1000-1500 mL of saliva is secreted per day by an adult person
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