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What are the things that are on both sides of the throat that the uvula hangs in between?
The tonsils are located on both sides of the throat, with the uvula hanging in between them at the back of the mouth.
What tonsils can be found in the oral cavity?
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
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.
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.
Do dogs have tonsils and adenoids?
Yes, dogs have tonsils but they do not have adenoids like humans do. Tonsils are located in the back of the mouth, while adenoids are found in the back of the nasal cavity.
What are the things that are on both sides of the throat that the uvula hangs in between?
The tonsils are located on both sides of the throat, with the uvula hanging in between them at the back of the mouth.
Differentiate between Inflammation of tonsils and inflammation of limph node?
There is no difference between them.
What is the dangly appendage in the back of your throat that is located between your tonsils?
The uvula
What are Types of tonsils?
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
What causes a red uvula and tonsils?
If your uvula and tonsils are red and/or inflamed, it normally indicated infection. The best thing to do is to visit the doctor and he will most likely give you antibiotics. If it is a viral infection, the best thing to do is to stay hydrated, and take Tylenol or Advil for the pain.
What is the site of tonsils?
The tonsils are in the back of your mouth, technically in the pharynx. If you look in the mirror, they are those curvy parts of tissue that are on either side of your uvula. (the punching bag looking thing that hangs from your soft palate)
Holes in tonsils?
Is there a difference between tonsil crypts and, tonsil holes? If so what is it?
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 tonsils can be found in the oral cavity?
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
What gets removed during a tonsillectomy?
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
Is tonsils singular?
No, it is plural, you have two tonsils in your throat.
How do you spell tonsels?
The correct spelling is "tonsils."
