What is that dangly bit in the throat called?!


Question: UVULA: thought to produce moisture for the back of the throat and if provoked, stimulates a strong gag reflex. It varies is length and girth from person to person. Recently, surgeons have been removing the uvula and excessive soft tissue at the back of the throat in people with severe snoring problems. The uvula must be checked by your dentist or hygienist whenever you go for a checkup just to make sure it is not inflamed, ulcerated or elongated.


Answers: UVULA: thought to produce moisture for the back of the throat and if provoked, stimulates a strong gag reflex. It varies is length and girth from person to person. Recently, surgeons have been removing the uvula and excessive soft tissue at the back of the throat in people with severe snoring problems. The uvula must be checked by your dentist or hygienist whenever you go for a checkup just to make sure it is not inflamed, ulcerated or elongated.

uvula

Are you thinking a tonsil?

the "dangly bit" of the throat is actually part of the soft palate, and is called the uvula

You mean that redish pinkish thing that looks like a tear drop?
yeah thats the Uvela or however you spell it.

the uvula

-or-

the hangy ball thingy [as I often refer to it]

hope i was of some help :]]

the uvula. I call it a dangily too!!!





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