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Q: What is the mucus on the tongue?
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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?

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What is tounge tie?

Tongue tied (or ankyloglossia) is an oral anomaly in which the underside of the tongue is connected to the floor of the mouth by a mucus membrane. Other than decreasing the tongue's mobility, this is not a harmful condition at all. It can be easily repaired by a doctor who fixes it by basically just snipping the mucous membrane so the tongue is no longer tethered to the mouth.


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


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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 difference between mucus and mucous?

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