Question

What is the action of saliva​

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.

Answer 2

The functions of saliva are:
Lubrication of food: ...
Solvent action: ...
Cleansing action: ...
Digestive function: ...
Excretory function: ...
Helps in speech: ...
Role in regulating water content in body: