PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The tonsils are the largest aggregates of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx; together, they form a ring of tissue (Waldeyer’s tonsillar ring) that is ideally situated to remove pathogens from the air or food before they can enter the lungs or gastrointestinal tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tonsils are lymphoid tissue aggregates situated near the entrance of the digestive and respiratory tracts and play a key role in our immune system. They act as a front-line defense forming the initial immunological response to inhaled or ingested pathogens.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are found at the back of the throat and help fight infection. The tonsils that we all know about are the ones on the sides of the throat and can be seen when you look at your throat in the mirror and these are called palatine tonsils.