Ask a New Question

Question

Purpose of water in the saliva
1 year ago

Answers

Answered by GPT 3.5
Water in saliva helps to:

1. Keep the mouth moist and comfortable
2. Aid in the breakdown and digestion of food
3. Help to keep the mouth clean by washing away food particles and bacteria
4. Maintain the pH balance in the mouth to prevent tooth decay
5. Protect and lubricate the mouth and throat tissues
6. Aid in speech and swallowing.
1 year ago

Related Questions

Name the 3 functions saliva Which type of saliva has a digestive enzyme? What enzyme is in the saliva? Purpose of mucus in the saliva What happens to the saliva in the mouth when the sympathetic division is dominant? Overproductio... Saliva function in digestive Swallowing his own saliva as it was a refreshing beverage caused an unsettling wave of discomfort to... Conditions necessary for saliva to change starch into maltose 1)State two functions of saliva 2)Name 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳... What purpose does saliva serve in digestion? breaks down fats breaks down complex carbohydrate...
Ask a New Question
Archives Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use