Question

how saliva digests food? ​

Answer 1

Saliva contain contains the enzyme amylase that break some starches down into maltose .thus digestion of food occurs within the mouth even before food reaches the stomach. that's why saliva help in digestion of food

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Answer 2

Answer:

The digestive function of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzymes amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin.Thus digestion of food occurs into the mouth,even before food reaches the stomach.

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