Question

Saliva helps in digestion of dash in food

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Saliva is needed to keep the mucous membranes in your mouth from drying out; it is also needed to moisten food for chewing and swallowing.

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