Which of the following is False about secretions from the salivary glands?
A) are mostly water
B) help control bacterial populations in the mouth
C) help lubricate the oral cavity and its contents
D) contain enzymes for the digestion of polysaccharides
E) contain enzymes for the digestion of disaccharides

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Secretions from the salivary glands contain enzymes for the digestion of polysaccharides (such as amylase), but they do not contain enzymes for the digestion of disaccharides. Disaccharides are typically broken down by enzymes produced in the small intestine.

Which of the Following Is False About Secretions from the Salivary