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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. Uvula doesn't have any functions when it comes to speech, it only helps in digestion.
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∙ 11y agoYes it is possible. I was born without a uvula and I had to have one made in the back of my throat by doctors.
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∙ 11y agoYou slowly die at the age of 21
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What if you scratch your uvula?
This is called bifid uvula. It happens the same way cleft palate happens. When the two halves of the palate were fusing when you were in the womb, the two sides of the uvula didn't fuse. It occurs in 2% of the population and is unlikely to cause any serious problems. Just google bifid uvula for more info.
What is soft tissue behind uvula?
The uvula is a projection from the soft palate.
What is the punching bag shaped object dangling from the soft palate?
This would be the uvula.
What kind of tissue is the uvula made of?
the uvula is composed of lymphatic tissues
In human anatomy where does one find the uvula?
The uvula is the hanging ball in the back of the throat that triggers the gag reflex.
What if you scratch your uvula?
This is called bifid uvula. It happens the same way cleft palate happens. When the two halves of the palate were fusing when you were in the womb, the two sides of the uvula didn't fuse. It occurs in 2% of the population and is unlikely to cause any serious problems. Just google bifid uvula for more info.
What happens when you touch the uvula lighty?
nothing going to happen
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.
