Two Functions of the Tongue That Are Concerned with Digestion

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Essay

Two functions of the tongue that are concerned with digestion are ____________________ and ____________________.

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Acne Vulgaris

A common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, marked by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and often loss of function, part of the body's immune response.

Scratch Test

An allergy test in which extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient’s skin and the skin is then scratched to allow the extracts to penetrate.