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Answered by Anonymous
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The functions of saliva are :

  • Cleaning effect of washing away food debris.
  • Makes swallowing food easier.
  • Antibacterial effect of fighting off bacteria entering the mouth.
  • Lubricating effect that protects mucous membranes.
  • pH buffering effect that prevents caries.
  • Effect of promoting remineralization of teeth.

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Answered by Hippocrate
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  • Saliva - clear liquid produced by salivary gland in the mouth area

Major Functions

  • Chemical digestion: breaks down starch by the function of “salivary amylase”

  • Helps chewing and swallowing.

  • Lubricating effect: moisturizes the inside of the mouth and creates smoother speech.

  • Solvent effect: dissolves food and allows the tongue to taste food.

constituents of saliva and function

  • Amylase -- Digestive

  • Bicarbonate -- Buffering

  • Calcium -- Remineralization

  • Salivary antibodies -- Antimicrobial

  • Lactoferrin -- Antimicrobial

  • Lysozyme -- Hydrolysis of cell membrane

  • Mucins ---- Digestion, lubrication, and pellicle formation

  • Protease -- Digestion

  • Water Mucosal -- integrity

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