Teeth and tounge physically break food into small pieces, to increase S.A and form a ball of food which can easily be swallowed.
The salivary glands secrete saliva, which contains - water, mucus, lysosomes and amylase
Water dissolves soluble substances.
Mucus for lubrication
Lysosomes to kill bacteria
Amylase partially digests starch
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