What is the role of saliva in digested food?
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It helps in digestion of food by following Ways. Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars. ... It moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing. It acts as solvent, dissolving some food particles to stimulate taste buds of the tongue...
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Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. It contains the enzyme salivary amylase, which breaks down strach into maltose.
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