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Is this statement true or false Saliva contains chemicals that help kill pathogens?
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Saliva contains chemicals that help kill pathogens?
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Does saliva contain chemicals that help kill pathogens?
Saliva and urine both create some protection but not much.
What contains digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules?
Somach acid & saliva
What is secreted in the mouth?
saliva contains the most bacteria then any other part of the body .It also has water, electrolyts, and antibacterial stuff. it also contains chemicals that help mash the food we eat. are you a dodobird? dodobird It contains alto of germs.
What substance in the mouth causes chemicals changes?
Saliva.
What contains an enzyme that starts the chemical digestion of food?
saliva is the substance in the mouth that contains enzymes to help with digestion before the food is swallowed.
How much germs are there in you saliva?
there are about 70,000 germs in 1 humans body and they keep adding when you bite your nails etc.
One of the mouth's major barriers to germs?
Saliva plays a crucial role in protecting the mouth against germs. It contains enzymes that can break down bacteria and viruses, as well as antibodies that help to neutralize pathogens. Saliva also helps to wash away food particles and debris that can harbour harmful microorganisms.
Does saliva have chemicals?
Saliva contain water mucus, glycoproteins, electrolytes, blood cells, enzymes, etc.
Leech saliva contains both anti clotting chemicals and what?
vasodilators, anti-inflammatories and anesthetic... in addition to anticoagulants. Hirudin is a well known anticoagulant harnessed in leech therapy.
How can the human body prevent attack against pathogens?
Primary responseSkin, mucous and saliva entraps the pathogens and digests it.Secondary responsethe blood cells named "lymphocytes" will encounter the pathogens by releasing antibodies against to it.
Is blood the only bodily fluid that can carry bloodborne pathogens?
no not all, blood-borne pathogens are typically found in the blood stream and any bodily fluid that can contain blood can contain a blood borne pathogen. these include urine, feces, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, and even tears.
