Saliva is the mixture of water and …….
a) mucus
b) salts
c) enzymes
d) all of these
What is the function of mucus present in saliva?
a) digestion of food
b) lubrication of food
c) breakdown of food
d) all of these
What is the function of salt present in saliva?
a) digestion of food
b) kills the germ
c) makes the food alkaline
d) both b and c
Which of the following enzyme is/are present in saliva?
a) protease
b) amylase
c) lipases
d) all of these
Chemical digestion of starch and glycogen is started in……………
a) oral cavity
b) pharynx
c) oesophagus
d) stomach
Chemical digestion of starch and glycogen is started by……………
a) bile
b) gastric juice
c) saliva
d) HCl
