Thymus Flashcards
1
Q
tonsils structure
A
Aggregates of encapsulated lymphoid tissue at entrances to the pharynx
2
Q
F: tonsils
A
produce Abs and detect pathogens entering the body immediately
3
Q
what is special about tonsils?
A
contain a lot of lymphoid follicles
4
Q
tonsils of the body
A
1) Pharyngeal tonsils
2) Palatine tonsils (pair)
3) Lingual tonsils (pair)
5
Q
L: Pharyngeal tonsils
A
Located at the back of the sinus behind nasal cavity
6
Q
F: Pharyngeal tonsils
A
Take samples of the air
7
Q
L: Palatine tonsils (pair)
A
at the back of oral cavity
8
Q
F: Palatine tonsils (pair)
A
Monitor what is entering the OC
9
Q
L: Lingual tonsils (pair)
A
Located at the back of the tongue
10
Q
how many tonsils do we have?
A
5
