The exact cause of blood cancer is not known. Some types of blood cancer are due to spontaneous (not inherited) mutations in the genes that control production of specific types of blood cells. Immunocompromised people and people with autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of developing certain types of blood cancer.
The 1973 discovery of lingual lipase, which is secreted by lingual serous glands and hydrolyzes medium-and long-chain triglycerides in the stomach, has renewed interest in the gastric phase of fat digestion.he 1973 discovery of lingual lipase, which is secreted by lingual serous glands and hydrolyzes medium-and long-chain triglycerides in the stomach, has renewed interest in the gastric phase of fat digestion.
The lingual tonsil is a small mound of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the base of the tongue.Two lingual tonsils are in the mouth, one on each side of the tongue.ingual tonsils are innervated by tonsillar branches of glossopharyngeal nerve. An infection of the lingual tonsils causes many uncomfortable symptoms, including a sore throat and very painful swallowing.