Question :
What is the role of saliva in digestion of food ?Submitted on 19/4/2024 | Answered by Vandana RanaAnswer :
Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which breaks down starch into sugar.Saliva has many functions in the digestion process as follows:
1. It is used to lubricate the mouth.
2. It helps to swallow the food.
3 . It helps to protect the teeth from bacterial infections.
4 . It aids in the food digestion.