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Saliva and Salivary Glands

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The fluid secreted by the salivary glands that converts starch into maltose is known as _________ .

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hormones

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hydrochloric acid

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C

saliva

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bile juice

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Solution

The correct option is C saliva

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I.	Starch	Salivary amylase	Salivary gland	Maltose, Dextrin
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