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pradeep negi
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Posted 4 year ago
pradeep negi 
What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?
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Siddhi sachin desai
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Posted 4 year ago Siddhi sachin desai

saliva is a secreted by pairs of secretary glands present in the mouth. human saliva contains enzyme called amylase.the food is mixed with saliva and becomes wet and slippery. which is beneficial for the disetion .
Mitesh Sharma
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Posted 4 year ago Mitesh Sharma

Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.