salivary gland

1. Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion (synset 105540577)
   is a type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland - a gland that secretes externally through a duct
   subtypes:

   • parotid gland - a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
   • sublingual gland, sublingual salivary gland - a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
   • mandibular gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland - a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
   has: saliva, spit, spittle - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
   is a part of:

   • mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris - the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
   • digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium - the system that makes food absorbable into the body

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