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With reference to normal human beings, which of the following statements is not correct?
Options:
A .  Human saliva is slightly alkaline
B .  An adult may secrete 1-1.5 L of saliva per day
C .  Saliva is secreted by six pairs of salivary glands in human beings
D .  The salivary enzyme (ptayalin) breaks down cooked starch into maltose.
Answer: Option C
:
C
There are three pairs of salivary glands in man which secrete saliva into the oral cavity through ducts. About 1000-1500 ml of saliva is secreted per day.

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