Quote by: Ivan Pavlov

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameIvan Pavlov
  • DescriptionRussian physiologist (1849–1936)
  • BornSeptember 26, 1849
  • DiedFebruary 27, 1936
  • CountryRussian Empire; Soviet Union
  • ProfessionPsychologist; Scientist; Physician
  • AwardsNobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Copley Medal