Question

What is role of saliva in food digestion

Answer 1

Saliva helps in the breakdown of simple sugars and carbohydrates in the mouth during mastication and is then sent down the oesophagus for further breakdown of material.

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Answer 2

Answer:

role of saliva in food digestion

Explanation:

two types of Enzyme present in saliva

1. Salivary amylase pH 6.8 , it convert 30% starch into Maltose in mouth.

2.Lysozyme - it works as antibacterial agent

three pairs of salivary glands are found

1. parotid (cheek)

2. sub- maxillary (lower jaw)

3. sub- lingual (below tongue)