A blockage of the ducts from the parotid glands would
A)reduce delivery of saliva.
B)cause mumps-like swelling of the face.
C)interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth.
D)All of the answers are correct.
E)None of the answers is correct.

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The parotid glands are salivary glands located near the mouth and are responsible for producing saliva, which aids in the initial digestion of carbohydrates through enzymes like amylase. A blockage of the ducts from these glands would reduce the delivery of saliva to the mouth, potentially cause swelling of the face similar to mumps (as the saliva cannot exit the gland properly), and interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth due to the reduced availability of salivary enzymes.

A Blockage of the Ducts from the Parotid Glands Would