THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What makes food wet and soft?
A
teeth
B
tongue
C
saliva
D
esophagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saliva contains mucus that moistens food and buffers the pH of the food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -It does not have any other function. True or false? False, saliva not just makes the food wet but also breaks down the starch into sugar which is easier to digest.

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