Saliva
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title:
Saliva
text:
Saliva is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99% water, plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells, enzymes, and antimicrobial agents. The enzymes found in saliva are essential in beginning the process of digestion of dietary starches and fats. These enzymes also play a role in breaking down food particles entrapped within dental crevices, thus protecting teeth from bacterial decay. Saliva also performs a l
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wiki
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description:
Bodily fluid secreted by salivary glands
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saliva
date created:
2003-04-01T06:48:04Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T15:49:16Z
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