components of saliva
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water
Dilutes food and other substances; facilitates mixing
amylase
Enzyme; begins digestion of starches
sodium bicarbonate
Increases pH (for optimum amylase function)
mucus
Lubricates bolus of food; facilitates mixing of food
components of saliva
mucus amylase sodium bicarbonate water
