HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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A clear liquid that moistens the mouth and starts chemical changes that allow digestion of food.
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Platelets
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Blood
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Lymph
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Saliva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your salivary glands make saliva, a digestive juice, which moistens food so it moves more easily through your esophagus into your stomach. Saliva also has an enzyme that begins to break down starches in your food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Saliva contains water, mucus, and enzyme amylase. Functions of saliva include the following: It has a cleansing action on the teeth. It moistens and lubricates food during mastication and swallowing.
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