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what is the role of saliva in the digestion of food

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Answered by amaira2
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(1)it is use as lubricant of food

(2)amalayse engyme is present that convert proteins into maltose

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Answered by CaptainBrainly
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1. Saliva is secreted by three pairs of salivary glands present in the mouth.

2. Human saliva contains an enzyme called amylase ( ptyalin) that converts starch into maltose.

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

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