What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?
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Function of Saliva is to moisturize the food which we eat, which softens the food. And as a result it can be easily converted to smaller components. So, help in digestion.
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Saliva, the watery liquid produced by glands located under the tongue, is an essential component of the digestive process. Saliva is 98% water, so it moistens the mouth and helps compact food into softened particles for easier swallowing.
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