KVPY Sample Paper KVPY Stream-SX Model Paper-6

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    In human beings, the three pairs of salivary glands and numerous buccal glands produce about

    A) \[1.0\text{ }d{{m}^{3}}\] of saliva per day

    B) \[1.5\text{ }d{{m}^{3}}\] of saliva per day

    C) \[2.0\text{ }d{{m}^{3}}\]of saliva per day

    D) \[2.5\text{ }d{{m}^{3}}\] of saliva per day

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The saliva is a colourless, opalascent and sticky liquid produced by the salivary glands. It contains salivary amylase for digestion of carbohydrate. In quantity it is about \[1.5d{{m}^{3}}\] (cubic decimeter), i.e 1.5 L/day.


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