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The number of tonsils in the human body depends on what location you are asking about, but in the mouth and throat there are 4 sets; the pharyngeal tonsils, tubal tonsils, palatine tonsils, and lingual tonsils.
If you are talking about other structures that are named tonsils, there are many others such as the cerebellar tonsils.
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What is the protective value of having several sets of tonsils at the oral?
to fight infection
How many sets of chromsomes are in a human?
42
What are the three sets of tonsils?
pharyngeal tonsil, palatine tonsil, lingual tonsil
What is the lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity called?
The lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity is called tonsils. There are three sets of tonsils in the oral cavity - palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, and pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids). They play a role in immune responses by helping to protect against infections.
How many tonsils are in a set The answer to the question about how many tonsils we have was useless because it didn't say how many were in a set.?
A set includes two. Therefore, there are two tonsils.
Do babies have tonsils?
Yes, of course- all human beings are born with tonsils, and keep them throughout their lives unless they have to have them removed because of infection.
Where can you find pictures of human tonsils?
You can find pictures of human tonsils on medical websites, educational resources, and online image databases. It's important to ensure the source is reputable and accurate when using these images for reference or educational purposes.
Does circumcision cause tonsils?
No. circumcision is the removal of foreskin from the penis, which is in a completely different part of the body than the tonsils, which are located in the throat. Every human being has tonsils, which is a natural part of the human body so it is TONSILITIS that I believe is being referred to here, which is an inflammation of the tonsils and no, removing the foreskin of the penis does not cause tonsil issues of any kind.
When a human egg and sperm fuse how many sets of chromosomes are there?
46
How many natural sets of teeths does a human have in a life time?
Two
How many sets of teeth human have?
child has 28 adult has 32
What is the simplest lymphoid organs that are found at the entrance of the pharynx?
The simplest lymphoid organs that are found at the entrance of the pharynx are the tonsils. There are three pairs of tonsils in the human body: the palatine tonsils, located on the sides of the throat, the lingual tonsils, located at the base of the tongue, and the pharyngeal tonsils, also known as adenoids, located at the back of the nasal cavity. These tonsils help in filtering and trapping pathogens that enter the body through the mouth and nose.
