Question

What is the function of saliva present in the mouth ?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The functions of salivainclude 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.

The some other 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: ...

• Buffering function:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Saliva has to moisturize the food and help in digestion

It helps in speech

It also has proteins and minerals that protect tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay and gum disease

It can also kill germs in the mouth

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