Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Saliva initiates the process of digestion in the mouth. The food substance which gets mixed with the food in the mouth during chewing by teeth is saliva. It acts as digestive juice and softens the food, which further leads to the easy process of digestion. It is secreted by salivary glands.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Saliva contains special enzymes that helps the digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amalyse break down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.