The tonsils are apart of the lymphatic system. They aid in the bodys ability to fight germs.
Non specific defenses against pathogens include intact skin, temperature, neutophils, macrophages, and natural kills cells.
Inflammation is one of the bodies non-specific defenses. It helps localize the infection to stop it from spreading to other areas of the body so that your bodys other defenses can come in and fight the infection.
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
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.
The body's internal defenses include the immune system, which comprises various cells and proteins that work together to identify and eliminate pathogens like bacteria and viruses. Key components include white blood cells, antibodies, and the complement system, which help detect and destroy invaders. Additionally, the body has mechanisms such as inflammation and fever that enhance the immune response. Together, these defenses maintain health and protect against infections.
Tonsils, palatine tonsils and Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils are part of the lymphatic (Immune System)
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
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.
The correct spelling is "tonsils."
Tonsils.
No, it is plural, you have two tonsils in your throat.
No, if you have no tonsils then you cannot have inflamed tonsils.