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That thing in the back of the throat that resembles a punching bag is called the uvula. Its main job is to keep debris out of the sinuses. There is an opening behind it, and when you swallow, the uvula gets pushed over the hole.
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What are the things that are on both sides of the throat that the uvula hangs in between?
I think its the tonsils!
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 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!!! they have palatine tonsils in the oropharynx located in the sides of their throat. See related link below.
Besides the palatine tonsils what other tonsils do humans possess?
pharyngeal tonsil and lingual tonsil
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 tonsils are located at the back of the tongue?
lingual tonsils
What are the things that are on both sides of the throat that the uvula hangs in between?
I think its the tonsils!
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?
Palatine tonsils and adenoids are NOT synonymous. Palatine tonsils, sometimes called faucial tonsils, are found at the back of the throat. Adenoids are the pharyngeal tonsils, located in the back of the nasal cavity.
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 are the three tonsils?
There are FIVE pairs of tonsils in the pharynx or throat, though the exact number will differ depending on the textbook:Nasal (lymphatic tissue in the nose)Adenoids/Pharangeal/Luschka (nasopharynx)Palatine (oropharynx)Tubal (pharynx side of the auditory tubes)Lingual (oropharynx)Note: the cerebellar tonsil is a structure in the brain.
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.
