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What is the lymphatic tissue in the mouth and thpoat?
tonsils and adenoids
Besides the palatine tonsils what other tonsils do humans possess?
Humans also possess lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue and pharyngeal tonsils, commonly known as adenoids, located in the back of the throat. These tonsils, along with the palatine tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system and help protect the body against infections.
Do you have tonsils by your nose cavity?
No, tonsils are located in the back of the throat, not in the nose cavity. The nose cavity contains structures such as the nasal passages, sinuses, and turbinates.
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.
Were in the body is the lymphoid located?
The lymphoid system is made up of the thymus gland, tonsils, adenoids, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. These vessels and nodes are located throughout the torso, head and neck, and extremities.
The pharyngeal tonsils are also called the adenoids?
That is correct. The pharyngeal tonsils, located in the back of the nasal cavity, are commonly known as the adenoids. These tonsils play a role in the immune system by helping to fight off infections.
What is the name of the superior most set of tonsils?
Pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)
Why adenoids and tonsils important parts of the lymphatic system?
Adenoids and Tonsils trap harmful microorganisms, so they could not enter the respiratory system.
Another name for adenoids?
Pharyngeal tonsils
What are the pockets that your tonsils sit in called?
adenoids
Are adenoids removed along with tonsils?
Sometimes
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
What is the lymphatic tissue in the mouth and thpoat?
tonsils and adenoids
What is an adenotonsillectomy?
An adenotonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils.
Where found adenoids?
back of the throat near the tonsils
