Question

What is the role of saliva in digestion of food??? ​

Answer 1

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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.

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Answer 2

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Saliva is secreted by the salivary gland located under the tongue. It makes the food soft for easy swallowing. It contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down starch which is a complex molecule to give simple sugar.

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