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Edible substances evoke the secretion of thick, concentrated saliva. Why? The answer, obviously, is that this enables the mass of food to pass smoothly through the tube leading from the mouth into the stomach.
Ivan Pavlov
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"Edible substances evoke the secretion of thick, concentrated saliva. Why? The answer, obviously, is that this enables the mass of food to pass smoothly through the tube leading from the mouth into the stomach."
— Ivan Pavlov

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Edible substances evoke the secretion of thick, concentrated saliva. Why? The answer, obviously, is that this enables the mass of food to pass smoothly through the tube leading from the mouth into the stomach. — Ivan Pavlov

About Ivan Pavlov

Ivan Pavlov was a Psychologist from Russian Empire (1849–1936).

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Who said "Edible substances evoke the secretion of thick, concentrated saliva. Why? The a…"?
This quote is attributed to Ivan Pavlov, a Psychologist from Russian Empire.
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Ivan Pavlov lived from 1849 – 1936.