NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

SALIVARY GLANDS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In the organ of the oral cavity mucous layer is form folds and containes numerous lymphoid follicles in lamina propria. What organ is this?

A	Palatine tonsil
B	Sublingual gland
C	Parathyroid gland
D	Toung
E	Submandibular gland

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: -Posterior tonsil pillar This is the fold of tissue just behind the tonsils. It is created by the palatopharyngeus muscle which extends from the soft palate to the lateral wall of the pharynx.

Detailed explanation-3: -tonsil, small mass of lymphatic tissue located in the wall of the pharynx at the rear of the throat of humans and other mammals. In humans, the term is used to designate any of three sets of tonsils, most commonly the palatine tonsils.

Detailed explanation-4: -The palatine tonsils are located in the isthmus of the fauces, between the palatoglossal arch and the palatopharyngeal arch of the soft palate.

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