Assertion: saliva's amylase | /r/Synonym | ptyalin
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text: Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine.
text: The main enzyme in saliva is called salivary amylase, also known as alpha-amylase or ptyalin.