List the components of salliva and mention their functions
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Composition
Water: 99.49%
Electrolytes: ...
Mucus (mucus in saliva mainly consists of mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins)
Antibacterial compounds (thiocyanate, hydrogen peroxide, and secretory immunoglobulin A)
Epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Various enzymes; most notably:
What are the components of saliva and their functions?
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components of saliva. mucus. amylase. sodium bicarbonate. water.
mucus. Lubricates bolus of food; facilitates mixing of food.
amylase. Enzyme; begins digestion of starches.
sodium bicarbonate. Increases pH (for optimum amylase function)
water. Dilutes food and other substances; facilitates mixing.