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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Saliva is the liquid made in our mouths.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Saliva is a liquid made in the salivary glands used to moisten food and begin chemical digestion.
About Saliva
- Saliva is made in the mouth to lubricate the food as it passes down the oesophagus.
- Saliva contains amylase which begins the breakdown of starch into smaller molecules.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Saliva is a liquid made in the salivary glands used to moisten food and begin chemical digestion.