ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which tonsils are also called the adenoids?
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lingual
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palatine
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pharyngeal
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pharyngeal tonsils are located near the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx. When these tonsils become enlarged they may interfere with breathing and are called adenoids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adenoids and tonsils are structures in the lymphatic (lymph) system, which is part of the immune system. The tonsils, also known as the palatine tonsils, are two round lumps on the right and left sides of the back of the throat. The adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, are glands high in the throat and behind the nose.
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