Uvula
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That dangly pink thing at the back of your throat is Latin for “little grape,” which is kind of what it looks like. Scientists don’t fully understand exactly what the uvula does, but because it’s largely unique to humans, they suspect it plays a role in speech by secreting enough saliva to prevent dry mouth. In fact, dehydration, excessive smoking, infection, and allergic reactions all can cause the uvula to swell (a condition called uvulitis).
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Adel Elassy