What is saliva?

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Glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are three major salivary glands.

To break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

A watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands.

A sharp, pungent taste or smell. Not sweet.

Sense organs in the mouth which detect taste.

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What does bitter mean?

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A watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands.

To break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

Sense organs in the mouth which detect taste.

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are three major salivary glands.

A sharp, pungent taste or smell. Not sweet.

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What are taste buds?

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Sense organs in the mouth which detect taste.

A sharp, pungent taste or smell. Not sweet.

A watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands.

To break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are three major salivary glands.

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What are the salivary glands?

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A sharp, pungent taste or smell. Not sweet.

A watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands.

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are three major salivary glands.

Sense organs in the mouth which detect taste.

To break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

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What does digest mean?

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A watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands.

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are three major salivary glands.

To break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

A sharp, pungent taste or smell. Not sweet.

Sense organs in the mouth which detect taste.

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