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