how many enzymes are present in our saliva?? and what are their names??

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Salivary amylase, lingual lipase and lysozyme are present in our saliva.
Salivary amylase break down starch present in the food.
Lingual lipase acts on dietary lipids and brings about their digestion.
Lysozyme present in saliva functions as an antibacterial agent that prevents infection.

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