what is the role saliva in digestion of food
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saliva is secreted by the salivary glands.
the mucus in saliva mixes up with the food , makes it soft and helps to swallow. saliva also contains an enzyme called salivary amylase[ptyalin ] which converts the complex starch present in our food to simple sugar [maltose]
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the mucus in saliva mixes up with the food , makes it soft and helps to swallow. saliva also contains an enzyme called salivary amylase[ptyalin ] which converts the complex starch present in our food to simple sugar [maltose]
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Saliva is a fluid which is secreted by the salivary glands. It helps in digestion of food by following Ways.
Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars.It cleans the mouth cavity and tends to destroy germs that cause teeth decay. It contains lysozomes which help in destroying the bacteria.It moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing.It acts as solvent, dissolving some food particles to stimulate taste buds of the tongue.
Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars.It cleans the mouth cavity and tends to destroy germs that cause teeth decay. It contains lysozomes which help in destroying the bacteria.It moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing.It acts as solvent, dissolving some food particles to stimulate taste buds of the tongue.
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