ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase (pronounced: AH-meh-lace) starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food even before it leaves the mouth.

Detailed explanation-2: -After you take your first bite of pie, your salivary glands produce saliva-a mixture of secretions that help lubricate and break down food. Besides having salivary glands in the lining of your mouth, you have three pairs of larger salivary glands-the parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The saliva secreted from your salivary glands moistens food as it’s chewed. Saliva releases an enzyme called amylase, which begins the breakdown process of the sugars in the carbohydrates you’re eating.

Detailed explanation-4: -Salivary Glands It has a cleansing action on the teeth. It moistens and lubricates food during mastication and swallowing. It dissolves certain molecules so that food can be tasted. It begins the chemical digestion of starches through the action of amylase, which breaks down polysaccharides into disaccharides.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your salivary glands lubricate your mouth, help you swallow, aid in digestion and help protect your teeth against harmful bacteria. You have three major types of salivary glands, including your sublingual, submandibular and parotid.