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What structures form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth?

The structures that form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth include the tonsils, specifically the palatine tonsils located at the back of the throat, and the lingual tonsils located at the base of the tongue. These structures help filter out and trap pathogens from entering the respiratory and digestive systems.


The tonsils located at the base of the tongue?

yes, they are


What are the tonsils located at the base of the tongue?

back of the throat next to the tongue but not attached


Where does the lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into?

Lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into the Thoracic Duct.


Where is the sublingual gland located?

Under the tongue


What structures are located at the base of each walking leg on a crayfish?

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Where are lingual tonsils located?

Lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, near the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx. They are a collection of lymphoid tissue that helps protect against infections.


What tonsils are located in the laryngopharynx?

Pharyngeal tonsils are located in the pharynx ( the throat.)


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 is the movable base of the tongue?

The movable base of the tongue is called the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue muscles and helps to control swallowing and speech.


Deaf person have a tongue tie problem what can do for him?

If a deaf person has a tongue tie problem, there is a surgery that can correct the tie of the tongue. This surgery separates the tongue from the attachment at the base.


Does your tongue have anything to do with thyroid problems?

In normal persons the tongue does not have anything to do with the Thyroid. Rarely, however the base of the tongue may have ectopic thyroid tissue