Difference between revisions of "Saliva"

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'''Saliva''' (also known as spit) is the water-based saline fluid, made in the mouth by the [[salivary glands]].
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'''Saliva''' (also known as spit) is the water-based fluid, made in the mouth by the [[salivary glands]] packed with enzymes.  The function of saliva is to begin the breakdown of foods in the mouth as it is mixed with foods during the chewing process.

Revision as of 00:33, August 29, 2008

Saliva (also known as spit) is the water-based fluid, made in the mouth by the salivary glands packed with enzymes. The function of saliva is to begin the breakdown of foods in the mouth as it is mixed with foods during the chewing process.