The palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the:
A)oropharynx.
B)laryngopharynx.
C)nasopharynx.
D)hypopharynx.

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The oropharynx is the area posterior to the oral cavity, including the soft palate and base of the tongue, where the palatine and lingual tonsils are located. The laryngopharynx is inferior to the oropharynx, while the nasopharynx is superior to the oropharynx and contains the pharyngeal tonsils (also known as adenoids). The hypopharynx refers to the area between the larynx and esophagus.

The Palatine and Lingual Tonsils Are Located in The