MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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Question
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The tonsils in the throat are consideredto be part of the:
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digestive system
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respiratory system
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endocrine system
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lymphatic system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Part of your immune system, your tonsils are like lymph nodes. They help filter out germs that enter through your nose or mouth to protect the rest of your body from infection. Tonsils are also called palatine tonsils or faucial tonsils.
Detailed explanation-2: -Humans are born with four types of tonsils: the pharyngeal tonsil, two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils and the lingual tonsils.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tonsils are part of MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue).
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