ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The lymph nodes of the pharynx are called:
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Peyer’s patches
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tonsils
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the Circle of Nodules
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respiratory nodules
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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 pharynx also contains: Tonsils: There are three sets of tonsils. They are located at the back of the throat and base of the tongue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tonsils are lymphoid tissue aggregates situated near the entrance of the digestive and respiratory tracts and play a key role in our immune system. They act as a front-line defense forming the initial immunological response to inhaled or ingested pathogens.
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