Question

What is the function of saliva?

Answer 1

Saliva:

1. Saliva is a mixture of water and substances that help in digestion.

The main function of saliva are:

1. Helps in digestion due to the presence of enzymes like salivary amylase and lingual lipase.
2. Helps in chewing the food (mastication) and swallowing it (deglutition).
3. Lubricating effect: Moisturizes the inside of the mouth and creates smoother speech.
4. Solvent effect: Dissolves food and allows the tongue to taste food.