Saliva and gastrointestinal functions of taste, mastication, swallowing and digestion
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- 3 May 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Oral Diseases
- Vol. 8 (3) , 117-129
- https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1601-0825.2002.02851.x
Abstract
Saliva has multiple essential functions in relation to the digestive process taking place in the upper parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This paper reviews the role of human saliva and its co...Keywords
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