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.

Answer 2

Saliva contain enzymes which help to

break down starch into simple sugars as well as in moistening of food .