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


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