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The human body produces over one litre of saliva every day
Salivary glands secrete fluid continuously to moisten food and begin digestion
Three major pairs of salivary glands produce between one and 1.5 litres of saliva daily. Saliva lubricates food for easier swallowing, contains enzymes like amylase that initiate starch breakdown, and delivers antimicrobial proteins to protect oral tissue from bacterial growth.
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