What is the function of the Saliva produced by the salivary glands?
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The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist. It also helps break down carbohydrates (with salivary amylase, formerly known as ptyalin) and lubricates the passage of food down from the oro-pharynx to the esophagus to the stomach.
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Saliva, produced by salivary glands have 2 important functions: -
1) it consists of an enzyme salivary amylase or ptyalin which helps in the digestion of boiled starch.
2) saliva moistens the food we take in and converts it into balls and lubricates them.
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