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What is a mixture of mucus water and enzymes?

It is most likely referring to saliva, which is a fluid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. Saliva is a mixture of water, mucus, and enzymes (such as amylase) that help in digestion and lubrication of food in the mouth.


What is function of mucus in saliva?

Mucus in saliva helps to lubricate and protect the oral cavity, making it easier to swallow food and preventing irritation of the mouth and throat. It also helps to trap bacteria and other particles, preventing them from entering the body.


What gland produces saliva?

The salivary glands. Saliva helps soften food as it is chewed with the help of mucus secreted by the membrane of the mouth the saliva amylase-the digestive enzyme on saliva- converts starch into sugar initiating the process of digestion


What comes out of your nose when you sneeze?

When you sneeze, droplets of mucus and saliva are expelled from your nose and mouth.


What does The saliva glands secrete?

The saliva glands secrete saliva, which contains water, electrolytes, mucus, and enzymes. Saliva helps in the initial digestion of food, lubrication of the mouth and throat, and maintenance of oral health.


A liquid that softens and moistens food in the mouth?

Saliva which is mostly water (99.5%), but also includes electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and various enzymes.


What is the mucus on the tongue?

saliva..


What do you taste when you sneeze?

Some individuals have stated that they are able to taste something strange after sneezing. This is caused by the old saliva that builds up in the mouth and mucus. Sneezing causes the saliva to be interrupted, thus enabling it to be forced into the part of the mouth, in which it can be tasted.


What causes green saliva?

mucus causes green saliva>


What is the difference between saliva and sputam?

saliva is what is produced in your mouth and which helps you eat and swallow your food. Sputum is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways, often as a result of a bronchial infection or pneumonia.


Can a trumpet become unsanitary?

Yes. It can fill up with spit, saliva, and whatever else(food particles, mucus...) that can come out of the mouth of a human.


What is the purpose of the mucous in the structure?

Without mucus you would swallow your tongue and it also keep your mouth wet oops sorry that's Saliva