The solutes contained in saliva include ________.
A) mucin, lysozyme, electrolytes, salts, and minerals
B) only proteases and amylase
C) electrolytes, digestive enzyme, mucin, lysozyme, wastes, and IgA
D) only salts and minerals

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Saliva contains electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium), digestive enzyme (such as amylase), mucin (a protein that helps lubricate and protect the oral cavity), lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme), wastes, and IgA (an antibody that helps prevent infections in the oral cavity).

The Solutes Contained in Saliva Include ________