BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
LYMPH NODES
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Question
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What is the name for the clusters of lymph tissue on the sides of your throat?
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nodes
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white blood cells
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tonsils
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lymph vessels
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The palatine (or faucial) tonsils, commonly referred to as tonsils, are bundles of lymphatic tissue located in the lateral oropharynx.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pharyngeal tonsil is an aggregation of lymphatic tissue that lies high up on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx and is described as ‘adenoids’ when enlarged.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They help to filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body. A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis.
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