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The most common tumor on the roof of the mouth is a torus palatinus, a common bony lump in the center of the mouth. Size can very from insignificant to large enough to cause problems.

Non-cancerous fibrobroma can form in the roof of the mouth.

Cancerous sarcoma tumors can also form there.

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The palatine glands, a type of minor salivary gland, are found in the roof of the mouth. They secrete saliva to help with swallowing and digestion.

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If your talking about cats- then the answer to that would be the Jacobson's Organ. It induces the lip-curling flamense response when they smell things.

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