IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tonsils have the ability to filter microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The immune cells present in the tonsils produce antibodies that help destroy the germs and keep throat / lung infections at bay.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both your tonsils and adenoids help to trap pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, that enter your mouth or nose. They contain immune cells that produce antibodies that kill these pathogens before they can spread to the rest of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -What causes tonsillitis? Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a viral infection, such as the viruses that cause the common cold or flu virus (influenza). Some cases can also be caused by a bacterial infection, typically a strain of bacteria called group A streptococcus bacteria.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tonsils are the largest aggregates of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx; together, they form a ring of tissue (Waldeyer’s tonsillar ring) that is ideally situated to remove pathogens from the air or food before they can enter the lungs or gastrointestinal tract.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your adenoids are a collection of lymphoid tissue analogous to the tonsils that trap germs and create antibodies that aid the immune system in fighting off infection. Since your adenoids play such a key role in protection, they often come into contact with germs and then become infected.