OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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Tonsils
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Spleen
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Thymus
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None of the above
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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: -Tonsils are clusters of lymphatic tissue just under the mucous membranes that line the nose, mouth, and throat (pharynx). There are three groups of tonsils. The pharyngeal tonsils are located near the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of tonsils in humans; palatine, pharyngeal, lingual and tubal. To quickly remember this, you can use the following mnemonic: “PPL have Tonsils", standing for Palatine, Pharyngeal, Lingual, Tubal.