Libby was born without salivary glands.As a result of this condition,she
A)develops numerous stomach ulcers.
B)cannot tolerate eating cold foods.
C)digests food too rapidly.
D)has trouble tasting food.

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Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains enzymes that helps break down food and also moistens the mouth. Without these glands, Libby may have trouble tasting food because the flavor compounds in food need to dissolve in saliva for the taste buds to detect them.

Libby Was Born Without Salivary Glands