Question

What is saliva?How does it help digestion​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

Answer 2

Answer:

A watery fluid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth

Explanation:

The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily