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Tonsils are the two masses on the back of the throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth (soft palate) and are not visible through the mouth without special instruments.
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∙ 12y agotonsil are localized to oral cavity... lymph nodes present everywhere... tonsils provides B-cell immunity lymph nodes T-cell
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∙ 13y agoTonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T and A) are surgical procedures to remove the tonsils from the back of the mouth or adenoids from the back of the nasal cavity
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The pharyngeal tonsils are also called the adenoids?
Palatine tonsils and adenoids are NOT synonymous. Palatine tonsils, sometimes called faucial tonsils, are found at the back of the throat. Adenoids are the pharyngeal tonsils, located in the back of the nasal cavity.
What is the largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids?
The largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids.
What is the name of the superior most set of tonsils?
Pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)
What are adenoids?
Adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat. They are commonly called "tonsils."
Why adenoids and tonsils important parts of the lymphatic system?
Adenoids and Tonsils trap harmful microorganisms, so they could not enter the respiratory system.
Are adenoids removed along with tonsils?
Sometimes
What are the pockets that your tonsils sit in called?
adenoids
Another name for adenoids?
Pharyngeal tonsils
What is lymphoid hyperplasia in the nasopharynx?
Tonsils!
What has the author J Arnold Jones written?
J. Arnold Jones has written: 'Tonsils and adenoids' -- subject(s): Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, Tonsils, Tonsillectomy
How do tonsils and adenoids help protect one's respiratory system?
tonsils and adenoids lay at the back of our throat and they help fight of germs that may be inhaled or eaten
When you have an operation on your tonsils and adenoids does your back hurt?
yes
