types of tonsils Flashcards
1
Q
where are palatine tonsils located
A
located on each side of the throat
2
Q
where are pharyngeal tonsils located
A
near posterior opening of nasal cavity
3
Q
where are lingual tonsils located
A
near base of tongue
4
Q
where are tubal tonsils located
A
near opening of auditory (eustachian) tubes
5
Q
what do tonsils protect against
A
bacteria that may invade tissues around nasal or oral cavities
