its a bad of tonsilious
Nothing. The uvula plays a small role, along with the soft palate, in swallowing but the soft palate can perform its function sans uvula. That person could have been born without a uvula or had it removed. Generally if the uvula doesn't form and a person is born without it, they might also have a soft cleft palate.
The uvula is an extension of the soft palate of the oral cavity and does not contain any glands that secrete fluid.
The uvula can stretch due to various factors, such as swelling from allergies, infections, or irritation. Conditions like sleep apnea can also cause the uvula to elongate or become more prominent. Additionally, during activities like yawning or swallowing, the uvula naturally stretches as part of the body's normal physiological processes.
The soft tissue behind the uvula is called the pharynx. It is a part of the throat that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx. The pharynx plays a role in swallowing and breathing.
No, the urethra and uvula are two different anatomical structures in the body. The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, while the uvula is a fleshy lobe located at the back of the throat.
"Palatine Uvula", because of its location in the mouth.
Uvula - the small flap in the back of your throat
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.
Paralysis of cranial nerve ten causes uvula palsy. Uvula deviates to the opposite side.
Ask your Doctor.
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.
That is called the uvula. There are many theories why we have one but no one is really sure.
yes it is bad but sometimes its not
Your uvula is not supposed to grow back once it has been removed.
your mouth because then it can bleed
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.
The hanging ball in the back of your throat is likely your uvula. The uvula helps with speech and swallowing by preventing food and liquid from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing. If you experience any changes in the appearance or function of your uvula, it's best to consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation.