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Digestive Glands

The long muscular alimentary canal is one of the finest systems in our body. The process of digestion cannot get completed without chemical digestion of the food, Just like mechanical even chemical breakdown of food is extremely important, so we will look at the glands that help in digestion of food.

There are digestive organs called digestive glands located throughout the digestive system. These glands help in secreting the digestive enzymes necessary for the process of digestion. Just like every part of the alimentary canal has a specific role in the process of digestion.

Similarly, each gland secretes digestive juices which help in carrying out the digestion process.

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