Which of the following statements concerning saliva is false?

a. Saliva moistens food.
b. Saliva is secreted by three pairs of salivary glands.
c. Saliva dissolves food so it can be tasted.
d. Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of lipids.
e. Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of starch.


D

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