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Tongue-tie

tongue-tie

(Science: medicine) Impeded motion of the tongue because of the shortness of the fraenum, or of the adhesion of its margins to the gums.


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Re: What in the world??!?

This moth is really interesting. It has a coiled tongue that is three times the length of it's body in order to lap the nectar from the flower while hovering over it. It is not considered a pollinator because it never lands on the flower. It also ...

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by redheadache
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:36 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: What in the world??!?
Replies: 14
Views: 2961

Re: Sugar Allergy

... health problems: those mentioned above as well as urinary tract infections, trouble passing urine, tachycardia (fast heartbeat), gas, coated tongue, lack of concentration, weight problems, sore throats, etc. I cannot eat any kind of refine carbohydrates without suffering symptoms. Many books ...

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by babbling1
Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:56 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sugar Allergy
Replies: 71
Views: 68599

Biology survey

Im completing an assignment about genetics at the moment and i need ur help. Please reply and tell me if you can roll your tongue also let me know if your parents can for example your reply would be: myself = yes mum = yes dad = no thanks for ur help

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by menu
Wed May 27, 2009 8:35 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biology survey
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Vagus Nerve

... dorsal vagal nucleus. After exiting the medulla in the ... * sensory reception ( in human sensory reception: Nerve supply ) ...two-thirds of the tongue is supplied by one nerve (the lingual nerve), the back of the tongue by another (the glossopharyngeal nerve), and the throat and larynx by certain ...

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by sanjidcapa
Tue May 05, 2009 9:15 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Vagus Nerve
Replies: 16
Views: 39556

Re: Natural selection is proven wrong

... disputes. Other senior members of the household baby sit infants. They are also responsible in teaching the younger children their mother tongue, manners and etiquette. The members of the household also look after each other in case a member is ill. [edit] Around the world In many cultures, ...

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by gamila
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:25 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 177
Views: 16708
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