Why is it there does it really have a purpose!!!
2006-10-11 14:56:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
uvula . does it have a purpose, yes, it aides in swallowing and gag reflex. do you need it, no. in fact a lot of men have whats called a UVULOPALATOPHARYNGOPLASTY. which basically takes that out, along with other tissue in your throat that makes you breath easier and snore less. now you know
2006-10-11 15:02:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an uvula -A cone-shaped projection hanging down from the soft palate in the oropharynx. The uvula may become swollen and enlarged in people who snore.
Not to be mixed up with "vulva"
2006-10-11 22:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ecks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called the uvula. At your prompting, I've wondered for the first time in my life if it has a purpose. That part I do not know.
2006-10-11 21:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by silver.graph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a good link on the purpose of the uvula.
2006-10-11 22:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uvula It closes off the mouth and nasal cavities when talking, swallowing, etc. Yes, it does serve a purpose...just wish I had one.
2006-10-11 21:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dino4747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a Uvula
2006-10-11 22:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by MICHAEL W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uvula, my three years old calls it a cheeto! otherwise purpose unknown, good luck
2006-10-11 21:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tonsels
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2006-10-11 22:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by ♥[[Mia]]♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is used as gag reflex .
2006-10-11 22:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by 520 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋