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GK QUESTION#3806

Consider the following statements regarding saliva in the human digestive system:

I. Saliva is secreted by the pituitary gland.

II. Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AOnly I
  2. BOnly IICorrect answer
  3. CBoth I and II
  4. DNeither I nor II
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Answer

B. Only II

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Explanation

Only statement II is correct. Salivary glands produce saliva containing salivary amylase; the pituitary gland does not secrete saliva.

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