Which of the following is not a function of saliva? Saliva

a. facilitates swallowing.
b. oral hygiene
c. dissolves glucose to facilitate its absorption by the oral mucosa.
d. has antibacterial action.
e. buffers acids in food


C

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B) decreased white blood cell count
C) increased Red blood cell count
D) increased white blood cell count

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