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The Role of Saliva in Digestion

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The Role of Saliva in Digestion

Question

Explain the importance of saliva during the process of digestion in human beings.

Answer

- It contains water which is a medium for chemical reactions and acts as a solvent.
- It contains salivary amylase/ptyalin which digests starch to maltose.


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