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Importance of saliva in mouth

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Importance of saliva in mouth
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 11 months ago

  1. Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which converts carbohydrates in to maltose sugars.
  2. It cleans the mouth cavity and tends to destroy germs that cause teeth decay. It contains lysozomes which help in destroying the bacteria.
  3. It moistens and lubricates food which again helps in swallowing.
  4. It acts as solvent, dissolving some food particles to stimulate taste buds of the tongue.

Monu Raj 5 years, 11 months ago

To secret salavery emalyase

Yashawini Srikanth 5 years, 11 months ago

saliva in our mouth helps in the breakdown of starch into maltose

Diksha? 5 years, 11 months ago

Helps in lubrication of food, breaks down carbohydrates
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