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10/09/2021 7:03 pm
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What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?
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10/09/2021 7:04 pm
Saliva is the secretion of salivary glands that is poured in the buccal cavity for :
- Moistening and softening of food for easy crushing by the teeth.
- Action of enzyme ptyalin or salivary amylase which converts starch and glycogen of cooked food into sweet sugar maltose.
- Conversion of semisolid food into slippery bolus for easy swallowing.