Question

what is the role of saliva in the digestion of food​

Answer 1

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 us a complex molecule to give simple sugar.

Answer 2

Answer:

-it makes the food soggy easy to digest

Explanation:

-makes food easier to swallow

-make the food easier to be torn by teeth