ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Lymphoid tissue that appears as swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is call a(an)
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Sore throat
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Fractured lymph node
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Swollen tongue
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Tonsils
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The palatine (or faucial) tonsils, commonly referred to as tonsils, are bundles of lymphatic tissue located in the lateral oropharynx. They sit in the isthmus of the fauces, bordered anteriorly by the palatoglossal arch and posteriorly by the palatopharyngeal arch .
Detailed explanation-2: -The tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are found at the back of the throat and help fight infection. The tonsils that we all know about are the ones on the sides of the throat and can be seen when you look at your throat in the mirror and these are called palatine tonsils.
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