Multiple Choice
What is the importance of the mucus that is released by salivary glands?
A) It aids in degradation of triglycerides to fatty acids and monoglycerides.
B) It assists with mechanical digestion by the teeth.
C) It contains hormonal molecules that stimulate the release of gastric juice by the stomach in anticipation of receipt of the contents of the mouth.
D) It consists of glycoproteins that make food slippery enough to slide easily through the esophagus.
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