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What is saliva? What is it's role in digestion of food

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Answered by mammu1234
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The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food abd helping to create a food bolus so it can be swallowed easily. It contaibs enzyme amylase that breaks some starch into maltroze and dextrin.....

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Answered by MissPhenomina
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Saliva, the watery liquid produced by glands located under the tongue, is an essential component of the digestive process. Saliva is 98% water, so it moistens the mouth and helps compact food into softened particles for easier swallowing.

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