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What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food ?

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Saliva is the watery fluid secreted by salivary glands in the mouth.
Role: moistens the mouth.
Helps in speaking, swallowing or rolling of food.
Contains salivary amylase that helps in break down of starch into simple sugars.
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