Name three different glands associated with the digestive system in humans. Also name their secretions.
(N/A) The digestive system in humans is associated with several glands that produce secretions essential for digestion. Three such glands and their secretions are as follows:
| Name of the gland | Secretions produced |
| Salivary glands | Saliva (contains salivary amylase/ptyalin) |
| Gastric glands | $HCl$, mucus, and pepsin |
| Liver | Bile juice |
| Pancreas | Pancreatic juice (contains trypsin, lipase, and amylase) |
| Intestinal glands | Intestinal juice |
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