MENTION THE FUNCTIONS OF SALIVA !!!! :)
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The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach
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Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars. It cleans the mouth cavity and tends to destroy germs that cause teeth decay. It contains lysozomes which help in destroying the bacteria. It moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing.
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