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Why does your saliva gets warm when you bite your tongue

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User Fern
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saliva gets warm because it’s purpose is to moisturize and heal the body.
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User Puneet Pandey
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Answer:

Saliva has natural healing properties in it. This is why it is instinct for us suck on a burned finger or a cut. Your body must be reacting to the pain and/or wound in your mouth my creating more saliva.

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