write the function of sliva
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Produced in salivary glands, saliva is 98% water, but it contains many important substances, including electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds and various enzymes. The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily.
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Functions of saliva :-
1.It moistens and lubricates the food .
2.It contains an enzyme lysozyme ,which kills bacteria.
3.It facilitates speaking and swallowing by lubricating the internal lining of the buccal cavity.
4.Saliva contains two enzymes , salivary amylase which digests starches into maltose and another enzyme maltase which digests maltose into glucose .
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