Question

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

Answer 1

saliva is secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. it contains the enzyme salivary amylase which breaks down starch into maltose.


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Answer 2

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FUNCTION OF SALIVA IN DIGESTION OF FOOD ARE :-

1. Saliva contains moistening food which help to create, a food bolus ( SO, it swallowed properly).

2. saliva contains enzymes which breaks some starches.

3. Allow Tongue to taste food.

4. Dissolve food.

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