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Tubarial salivary glands

October 27 , 2020 1366 days 761 0
  • They were discovered recently by Scientists in the Netherlands
  • They are a set of salivary glands deep in the upper part of the throat.
  • The glands probably lubricate and moisten the upper throat behind the nose and mouth.
  • The discovery may be important for cancer treatment.
  • Until now, there were three known large salivary glands in humans:
    • Under the tongue,
    • Under the jaw and back of the jaw,
    • Behind the cheek.

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