• toynbee@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      The uvula functions between the nose and mouth. It moves to block passage of unwanted transfers between the orifices. For example, I believe that when you swallow, the uvula flaps up so that saliva, etc. doesn’t go up your nose instead of down your throat.