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Are tonsils part of the immune system?

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Yes tonsil is a part of immune system. It is a first line of defence.

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Tonsils are a part of the?

the immune system


What are Types of tonsils?

Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)


Why do you have tonsils?

it is part of your immune system but the seem like they cause many problems


What causes strep throat to enlarge the tonsils?

The tonsils swell because they're part of the immune system - which is fighting off the infection.


What tonsils can be found in the oral cavity?

Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)


All are a part of the immune system except tonsils thrombocytes lymphocytes phagocytes or the heart?

thrombocytes


Can you get tonsillitis?

There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back of the throat and they form part of the body's immune system.


What are the accessory organs of the immune system?

appendix, tonsils, intestines


Which organ system include the splene and tonsils?

Hematologic / Lymphatic / Immune system.


Which of these is part of lymphatic system?

Tonsils.


What system does tonsils belongs to?

The oropharyngeal system.


Is tonsillitis a bacteria or virus?

Tonsillitis is simply an inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. The tonsils are part of the immune system and pathogens (disease causing organisms) are usually encounter these tissues first. Your body then mounts an immune response that results in inflammation of the tonsils. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat. When in your tonsils, that means a sore throat.