The small, yellowish glands on the labial mucosa that become more visible with age are named the _______________.

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Fordyce's spots are small, yellowish glands located on the labial mucosa and are more visible with age. The parotid papilla is a small elevation on the inner surface of the cheek where the Stensen's duct of the parotid gland opens into the vestibule of the oral cavity. The vestibule fornix is the upper edge of the vestibule where it meets the mucous membrane covering the alveolar processes and gums. Sebaceous glands are not found on the labial mucosa but are typically associated with hair follicles in the skin.

The Small, Yellowish Glands on the Labial Mucosa That Become