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The adenoids are located behind the sinuses and above the throat. They sometimes become infected very much like the tonsils.

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Where are adenoids located in the pharynx?

The adenoids are located in the nasopharynx.


The adenoids are located in the?

astorid belt


Where are adenoids found in the human body?

The adenoids are lymph tssue located behind the nasal area.


Located in pharynx and contains adenoids?

nasopharynx


Which tonsils located in the throat are visible through the mouth?

adenoids


Is the pituitary gland located near the tonsils and adenoids?

No, the pituitary gland is not located near the tonsils and adenoids. The pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose, while the tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system located in the throat. These structures have different functions and anatomical locations within the body.


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 is the medical term meaning adenoids located high in the nasopharynx?

Tonsils.


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.


What are adenoids?

Adenoids are glands located at the back of the nasal passage where they help the body fight off infections by trapping germs that enter the throat. They are part of the immune system in children and usually shrink in size as children grow older.


Can a dog have adenoids?

A dog does have adenoids. When the adenoids in dogs become a problem; such as snoring and chronic throat infections, the adenoids can be removed.


What are ananoids?

The adenoids are located at the back of your nasal cavity. The adenoids are glands that are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections.