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What is the lymphatic tissue in the mouth and thpoat?
tonsils and adenoids
Is the pituitary gland located near the tonsils and adenoids?
No, the pituitary gland is not located near the tonsils and adenoids. The pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose, while the tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system located in the throat. These structures have different functions and anatomical locations within the body.
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 they are at the back of your throat, your adenoids are at the back of your nasal cavity.
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.
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 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
