Asked by Mattie Johnson on Apr 24, 2024
Adenoids are enlarged ________.
A) lingual tonsils
B) pharyngeal tonsils
C) palatine tonsils
D) cervical lymph nodes
E) axillary lymph nodes
Pharyngeal Tonsils
Lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nasopharynx, often referred to as adenoids when swollen.
Adenoids
Lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharynx that helps in immune defense against pathogens.
Axillary Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes located in the armpit region that filter lymph and assist in the body's immune response.
- Determine which organs are composed of lymphatic tissue.
- Identify different lymphatic tissues and their functions.
Learning Objectives
- Determine which organs are composed of lymphatic tissue.
- Identify different lymphatic tissues and their functions.