What Is Halitosis?
What Is Halitosis? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant odor is present on the breath. It is also associated with...
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Why Do We Burp?
A burp (sometimes called a belch or by its medical term, eructation) is the release of gas from the digestive tract (in this case, the esophagus and stomach) through...
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How Exactly Do Our Taste Buds Work?
How Exactly Do Our Taste Buds Work? Our taste buds are contained in the mucous membrane of the epiglottis at the base of the tongue, of the tip, sides and root of the...
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Why Can You Not Breathe When You Swallow?
Why Can You Not Breathe When You Swallow? You are not able to breathe when you swallow because your respiratory (breathing) system is closely linked to your alimentary...
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What Is the Uvula?
What Is the Uvula? The uvula is a small mass of muscle covered by mucous membrane that hangs down from the middle of the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft...
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