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Saliva serves several important functions. It helps protect the mouth through lubrication, buffering of pH levels, formation of a protective pellicle layer, and containing antimicrobial enzymes. Saliva also aids in digestion by containing amylase to break down starches and supports tissue repair with growth factors. The major salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. Serous and mucous saliva differ in their water and protein content, with serous saliva containing more water

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