What is saliva actually? is it body fluid or an enzyme? does it contribute to hepatitis? if yes which one?

Question

What is saliva actually? is it body fluid or an enzyme? does it contribute to hepatitis? if yes which one?

Answer 1

Saliva is produced in and secreted from the salivary glands. Human saliva is composed of water, the remainder of which includes electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and various enzymes. As part of the initial process of food digestion, the enzymes in the saliva break down some of the starch and fat in the food at the molecular level. Saliva also breaks down food caught in the teeth, them from bacteria that cause decay. Furthermore, saliva lubricates and protects the teeth, the tongue, and the tender tissues inside the mouth.

Hapatitis is not transmitted through saliva.

Answer 2

Saliva is a body fluid secreted by salivary glands. It contains various enzymes viz. salivary amylase, lysozyme etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saliva

Some types of hepatitis viruses are known to spread through saliva- They include

1. Hep B

2. Hep C

Hepatitis A & E are not known to spread by saliva.

http://www.raiterclinic.com/health%20art...

Answer 3

Saliva is a body fluid containing digestive enzymes. Saliva is the first step in the digestion process. Hepatitis isn't transferable through Saliva.