Question

Write 3 Funtions of Saliva?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Chemical digestion: breaks down starch by the function of “salivary amylase”

Helps chewing and swallowing.

Lubricating effect: moisturizes the inside of the mouth and creates smoother speech.

Solvent effect: dissolves food and allows the tongue to taste food.

Answer 2

The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach.