LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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an organ that is in the abdominal cavity
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mass of tissue behind the nose
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2 small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat
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strengthens the immune system during childhood
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The palatine tonsils and the adenoid tonsil are organs consisting of lymphoepithelial tissue located near the oropharynx and nasopharynx (parts of the throat).
Detailed explanation-3: -The tonsils are part of MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue).
Detailed explanation-4: -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.