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The tonsils located in the back of the throat are known as the palatine tonsils. They are part of the immune system and help fight infections by producing antibodies. Positioned on either side of the oropharynx, they can become enlarged or inflamed, a condition known as tonsillitis. The palatine tonsils play a role in the body's defense against pathogens entering through the mouth and throat.
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Where is the pharyngeal tonsil located?
Back of throat
Where is the pharyngeal tonsil?
Back of throat
A growth of tissue at the back of the throat which helps fight infection?
Your tonsil is a growth of tissue at the back of the throat which helps fight infection.
Which tonsil is most likely to become infected?
The palatine tonsils, located at the back of the throat, are the ones most commonly affected by infections such as tonsillitis.
Where can one find tonsil illnesses?
Tonsil illness causes problems with throat - which can result in sore throat, sleeping and breathing disorder. Tonsil illness affects throat filters and reduces ability of the throat to filter bacteria and germs.
What is a linguinal tonsil?
A linguinal tonsil is a collection of lymphoid tissue located at the base of the tongue. It plays a role in the immune system by helping to fight off infections in the throat. If it becomes enlarged or infected, it can cause symptoms like difficulty swallowing or a sore throat.
Do you feel like something is in your throath by your ad-oms apple if you tonsil is swollen?
yes, get a mirror and a torch and have a look in your throat you should see some white puss at the back of your throat.
Which procedures can be done to remove tonsil stones?
Tonsil stones is the build up of food which can become lodged in the back of the throat, and then bacteria feeds off them. They are small white lumps which one can feel in the back of the throat and can cause discomfort. One can gently use a cotton bud and try to push them out, try gargling with salt and warm water or visit the doctor.
How many tonsils do dogs have?
One set of tonsils, which conists of two tonsils (one on either side of the throat). Most people have five tonsils. These include a single pharyngeal tonsil, often referred to as the adenoid, located in the posterior wall of the upper part of the throat. A pair of palatine tonsils is found at the back of the mouth; a pair of lingual tonsils is located at the base of the tongue.
Besides the palatine tonsils what other tonsils do humans possess?
Humans also possess lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue and pharyngeal tonsils, commonly known as adenoids, located in the back of the throat. These tonsils, along with the palatine tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system and help protect the body against infections.
What are tonsils stones?
Tonsil stones are just a little thing in your tonsil pocket. A tonsil Stone cause Bad breath, Headaches, Fevers, and sometimes lumps in your throats. A Tonsil Stone is just germs and leftover food in your tonsil pockets. Also it can maybe cause a sore throat.
The gullet is located at the back of the?
Throat
