Question

what is the role of saliva in the digestion of food 1 mark question

Answer 1

salaiva contain sugar which help in breaking down of food

Answer 2

saliva is secreted by 3 pairs of salivary glands......present in the mouth

1. the parotid gland
2. the submandibular gland
3. the sublingual gland

saliva contains some enzyme tyalin that converts starch into maltose( a form of sugar)

the food is mixed thoroughly with saliva and moved around the mouth while chewing by the muscular tongue

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