Which of the following is not a function of saliva? Saliva
A) facilitates swallowing.
B) oral hygiene
C) dissolves glucose to facilitate its absorption by the oral mucosa.
D) has antibacterial action.
E) buffers acids in food

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Saliva does not dissolve glucose to facilitate its absorption by the oral mucosa. Glucose is absorbed in the small intestine. Saliva does, however, facilitate swallowing, aid in oral hygiene, have antibacterial action, and buffer acids in food.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of Saliva