Question

State two roles saliva plays in the process of digestion

Answer 1

The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1) It moistens the mouth and helps compact food into softened particles for easier swallowing

2) Using saliva as the liquid is necessary to create a mixture suitable for the stomach