Which of the Following Produces Secretions with Mostly Buffers and Mucus

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following produces secretions with mostly buffers and mucus, but few enzymes?

• A) parotid and submandibular salivary glands
• B) parotid salivary glands only
• C) sublingual and parotid salivary glands
• D) submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
• E) pancreas and parotid salivary glands

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