Glossary

Palate - The upper roof of the oral cavity or mouth.

Pharynx – It is a part of the throat and is connected to the mouth and the nose.

Vasoconstriction – When the walls of the blood vessels contract due to temperature or an internal stimulus like hormones, it is known as vasoconstriction

Published on May 25, 2015
Last Updated on Jun 18, 2021

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