What is the purpose of an uvula?

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What is the purpose of an uvula?

2007-03-02 23:29:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Assists in sounds in some languages, believed to help in sealing off the throat at the proper time. There is not consensus as to all the purposes of the uvula. It is sometimes removed by laser to help with snoring or sleep apnea. I researched several sites for this answer.

2007-03-02 23:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_uvula

2007-03-03 07:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tigeress 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋