Components of Saliva Flashcards by Ryan Patel | Brainscape

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Moisturizes and lubricates the mouth and food, and aids tasting function, swallowing, and speaking functions.

A

Mucin & Water

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Help maintain calcium phosphate matrix of teeth

A

Electrolytes

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Q

Wash away bacteria and enzymatic bacterial attacks

A

Thiocyanates, lysozomes

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