MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
where are the tonsils located
A
back of the throat
B
upper chest
C
under the tongue
D
behind the ears
Explanation: 

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 fleshy pads located at each side of the back of the throat. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat-one tonsil on each side.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your tonsils are the two small pads of glandular (lymphatic) tissue located each side of the back of your throat. They are part of your immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -This position allows them to prevent germs like viruses or bacteria from entering the body through the mouth or the nose. There are also more immune system cells located behind Waldeyer’s ring on the sides of the throat.

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