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The uvula is a nifty bit of tissue that hangs in the back of your mouth. It plays a function in creating guttural sounds in languages like German, and the click sounds of some African languages.
It does not cover the windpipe during eating and drinking. That is the function of the epiglottis.
It does however block the nasopharynx and prevents food from entering the nasal cavity.
If you mean what Does the uvula do, it protects your airway so food doesnt take the wrong turn. If food does go in, it will have to touch the uvula then it sinals your stomach to throw up to wash away the food.
It stimulates the gag reflex
Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctors) are still pondering that mystery! There really is no consensus on what it's for, most people agree that it has no significant purpose.
The uvula's actual purpose remains unknown. It can be used to make different sounds in some languages, though.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe function of the Uvula is to start the gagging reflex in the event of an emergency (i.e chocking or other airway obstruction) and also help fight infection. Of course your tonsils also help but many people have tonsillectomies (surgical removal of the tonsils).
The uvula closes the nasal pharynx when food is swallowed.
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∙ 9y agoThe uvula MAY play a role in the articulation of some sounds of the human voice but this is not yet proven so.
It allows the soft palate to help close the nasopharynx during swallowing so food and drink will not end up in the nasal cavity. It is innervated by the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X).
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∙ 12y agoprevent choking and food from entering the nasal passage
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∙ 16y agoIt keeps food from going up into the nasopharynx.
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∙ 11y agoAt the back of your mouth. It's main use is for someone to purge (vomit).
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∙ 14y agoIt closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing in order to prevent food and liquids from entering the nose.
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∙ 13y agoThe uvula helps make sound in other languages.It also helps ring out you voice, and keeps food from getting into your nose, unlike milk. (lol) Does this help?
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∙ 15y agoThe Uvula helps with the gag reflex
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What is hanging ball in back of throat?
The hanging ball in the back of the throat is called a uvula.
What is the part of the throat that hangs down?
That is called the uvula. There are many theories why we have one but no one is really sure.
From where does the uvula dangle?
The uvula is in the back of the mouth. It is also called the "palatine uvula" and is part of the soft palate. Stimulation of the uvula results in triggering the gag reflex, in order to prevent choking.
Does the uvula move?
Yes, the uvula in your throat does. When you scream or talk, it does.
What is the small flap in the back of the throat called?
It is called the Palatine uvula, and helps us articulate our vocal sounds into human speech. It also helps break down your food.
Is the uvula the same as the tonsils?
No, the uvula is a part of you gag reflexes. Plus, you cannot remove your uvula.
What is hanging ball in back of throat?
The hanging ball in the back of the throat is called a uvula.
What is the part of the throat that hangs down?
That is called the uvula. There are many theories why we have one but no one is really sure.
What body parts start with U?
Uvula - the small flap in the back of your throat
Can the uvula get infected?
Yes actually, i actually have a infected uvula right now! i went to the doctor and all they did was give me antibiotics. And its not as much the uvula but the throat infection spreading to the uvula.
From where does the uvula dangle?
The uvula is in the back of the mouth. It is also called the "palatine uvula" and is part of the soft palate. Stimulation of the uvula results in triggering the gag reflex, in order to prevent choking.
Does the uvula move?
Yes, the uvula in your throat does. When you scream or talk, it does.
What makes the uvula drop?
Paralysis of cranial nerve ten causes uvula palsy. Uvula deviates to the opposite side.
What is the small flap in the back of the throat called?
It is called the Palatine uvula, and helps us articulate our vocal sounds into human speech. It also helps break down your food.
Can the end of the uvula make you snore?
The piece of tissue that hangs from the back of the throat is called the uvula. Individuals with a large or longer than average uvula can suffer from snoring when the uvula vibrates in the airway.
What is another name for uvula?
"Palatine Uvula", because of its location in the mouth.
What is soft tissue behind uvula?
The uvula is a projection from the soft palate.
