Which of the Following Statements Concerning Saliva Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning saliva is false?

• A) Saliva moistens food.
• B) Saliva is secreted by three pairs of salivary glands.
• C) Saliva dissolves food so it can be tasted.
• D) Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of lipids.
• E) Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of starch.

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