Histology of Secondary Lymphoid Organs of the Waldeyer Ring Flashcards
1
Q
Palatine Tonsils
A
soft palate
(+) stratified squamous
(+) tonsillar crypts
(+) partial encapsulation
2
Q
Lingual Tonsils
A
base of tongue
(+) stratified squamous
(-) capsule
3
Q
Pharyngeal Tonsils
A
posterior wall of nasopharynx
(+) complete capsule
(-) tonsillar crypts