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Why does a frog's tongue contain a large amount of mucus?
so the tongue will be sticky so it can catch flies
Is it possible to kiss when your tongue tied?
Having "tongue-tie" (ankyloglossia) is a minor, congenital anomaly and means the frenulum ( a flap of mucus membrane under the tongue) is abnormally short and this restricts normal tongue movement. I am tongue tied, and I have absolutely no problems french kissing my boyfriend, so don't worry about it :).
What kind of bird is marked by a Pip?
A pip is a crust on the tongue that can affect any bird. It will lead to a thick mucus secretion that coats the back of the tongue and the throat. The crust can cover the mouth entirely.
What is the purpose of a frog's sticky tongue?
A frog's sticky tongue is used to catch and hold onto prey, such as insects, by quickly extending and retracting it. The sticky mucus on the tongue helps to trap the prey and pull it back into the frog's mouth for swallowing.
What is the purpose of the mucous in the structure?
Without mucus you would swallow your tongue and it also keep your mouth wet oops sorry that's Saliva
What does the d stand for in drsabcd?
D in D.R.S.A.B.C.D. stands for danger, check the airway (throat) and check if there is any mucus or if the "patient" has choked on their own tongue.
How does it help in digesting food incisor canine molar chewing muscula tongue mucus secreted by tongue saliva swallowing peristalsis?
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What are glossopalatine arches?
It is the ridges or folds of mucus membrane crossing from the soft palate when you look in your mouth you can see them on either side of the tongue. They enclose the palatoglossus muscle.
What does frog eat and what does it use to capture its prey?
Frogs tend to eat insects, and they usually catch the insects by snapping their long, sticky tongues out and catching the fly in the mucus on the tongue.
What is the correct spelling for mucus?
The correct spelling is "mucus."
Since frog contain no teeth what purpose would a sticky tongue have in a living specimen?
A frog's sticky tongue helps it catch prey by quickly extending and retracting to grab insects or other small creatures. The sticky mucus on the tongue allows the frog to easily trap and swallow its food whole. The tongue also assists in transporting prey to the frog's mouth for consumption.
How is a frogs tongue attached?
A frog's tongue is attached to the front of its mouth by a sticky and muscular base called the hyoid bone. This bone allows the frog to project its tongue rapidly to catch prey. The tongue itself is covered in mucus to help trap insects when it flicks out.
