| − | '''Saliva''' (also known as spit) is the water-based fluid, made in the mouth by the [[salivary glands]] packed with [[enzyme]]s. The function of saliva is to begin the breakdown of foods in the mouth as it is mixed with foods during the chewing process. | + | '''Saliva''' (also known as spit) is the water-based fluid, made in the [[mouth]] by the salivary [[gland]]s, and packed with [[enzyme]]s. The function of saliva is to aid in digestion and more specifically to begin the breakdown of foods in the mouth as it is mixed with foods during the chewing process. |