Digestive System Glands Include The Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreas. Salivary Glands Produce Saliva To Initiate Digestion, The Liver Produces Bile For Fat Emulsification, The Gallbladder Stores Bile, And The Pancreas Secretes Digestive Enzymes To Break Down Carbohydrates, Proteins, And Fats.

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