Question

what are the role of saliva in the digestion of food?​

Answer 1

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ROLE OF SALIVA:

• It is alkaline in nature

• it contains enzymes called amylase

• these enzymes convert the carbohydrates into maltose

• saliva also helps in easy swallowing of food

• it helps us to sense different tastes

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Answer 2

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.