Major amount of saliva, when salivary glands are not stimulated Is contributed by:
1.Parotid glands
2.Submandibular glands
3.Sublingual glands
4.Minor salivary glands
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When salivary glands are not stimulated major amount of saliva is contributed by submandibular glands (parotid 26%, submandibular 69% and sublingual 5%). However, when stimulated, major contribution is by parotid glands (about 66%) and rest by submandibular and sublingual glands. Minor salivary glands. independent of stimulation, contribute 7 - 8% of total saliva.