Question

write one function of each following
1, salivary gland
2, saliva
In short answer
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Answer 1

Saliva is secreted into the oral cavity by the salivary glands. It contains many electrolytes, amylase enzyme, and immunoglobulins.  It has following functions:

Chemical digestion of the starch in food through the action of amylase enzyme.

Moistening the food for easy swallowing.

Allows the tongue to taste the food by dissolving the food.

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Answer 2

salivary gland secretes an enzyme called salivary amylase which helps in breakdown of food

Saliva has the function of washing away food debris and bacteria remaining in the mouth

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