Lip

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Human lips

The Lips is a visible organ around the mouth. There is a (usually larger) lower lip, and a smaller upper lip. They have many purposes:

  • Help with food intake
  • A sensory organ, reacting to the touch.
  • Enable speech.

Lips also express emotions.

Finally, there are diseases that can affect the lips, for example herpes simplex.

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