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All of the following are found in saliva except:a. mucinb. salivary amylasec. pepsind. bicarbonate
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Saliva is a fluid produced by salivary glands in the mouth. It contains a variety of electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate. It also contains immunoglobulins, proteins, mucin, and sometimes products such as urea and ammonia. Show more…
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