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as far as i know....nothing......like the appendix it does nothing but used to when we were evolving.
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Which part of human body is affected by tonsillitis?
Glands at the back of the throat, the tonsils.
Does circumcision cause tonsils?
No. circumcision is the removal of foreskin from the penis, which is in a completely different part of the body than the tonsils, which are located in the throat. Every human being has tonsils, which is a natural part of the human body so it is TONSILITIS that I believe is being referred to here, which is an inflammation of the tonsils and no, removing the foreskin of the penis does not cause tonsil issues of any kind.
Where in the human body are the tonsils locate?
Oval masses of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat.
What do tonsils do in the human body?
as far as i know....nothing......like the appendix it does nothing but used to when we were evolving.
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.
How many sets of tonsils does a human have?
The number of tonsils in the human body depends on what location you are asking about, but in the mouth and throat there are 4 sets; the pharyngeal tonsils, tubal tonsils, palatine tonsils, and lingual tonsils. If you are talking about other structures that are named tonsils, there are many others such as the cerebellar tonsils.
Are tonsils dangerous to the human body?
Only if they get infected. Otherwise they're helpful, getting rid of unwanted material.
What organ can be eliminated from the human body?
The appendix. add the tonsils appear to be able to be removed with little bad effect.
What is the largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids?
The largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids.
Where you can find the tonsils in human body?
They are in the throat, click on "All about adenoids" under "Related links" below.
Where can you find pictures of human tonsils?
The best source to find pictures of human tonsils are in medical books. Tonsils help keep the immune system healthy as they are the first line of defense against to viruses and bacteria.
What is the importance of tonsils in the body's defenses?
The tonsils are apart of the lymphatic system. They aid in the bodys ability to fight germs.
