What is present in the composition of saliva?

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(D) Saliva is produced by the salivary glands and is secreted into the oral cavity. Its composition includes: $1$. Electrolytes: Ions such as $Na^{+},

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(D) Saliva is produced by the salivary glands and is secreted into the oral cavity. Its composition includes: $1$. Electrolytes: Ions such as $Na^{+}, K^{+}, Cl^{-}$,and $HCO_{3}^{-}$ are present. $2$. Enzymes: It contains salivary amylase (also known as ptyalin),which initiates the digestion of carbohydrates. $3$. Antimicrobial agents: It contains lysozyme,which acts as an antibacterial agent to prevent infections. Therefore,all the listed components are present in saliva.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Goblet cells	$I$. Secretion of $HCl$ and intrinsic factor
$Q$. Peptic / Chief cells	$II$. Secretion of mucus
$R$. Oxyntic cells	$III$. Secretion of pepsinogen

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$P$. Goblet cells $I$. Secretion of $HCl$ and intrinsic factor
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