Which of the following statements relates to the role of salivary production of mucin?
A) activates lysozyme to initiate protein degradation
B) decreases the pH of the stomach contents to prevent excess denaturation of digestive enzymes
C) hydrolyzes complex carbohydrates so that they are substrates for salivary maltase
D) increases the pH of the saliva to denature proteins in the food
E) increases the viscosity of saliva to aid in swallowing
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