The pharyngeal tonsils are located
A)along the posterior margins of the tongue.
B)in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx.
C)at the base of the palatoglossal arches.
D)in the posterolateral region of the oral cavity.
E)lateral to the uvula in the oropharynx.

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The pharyngeal tonsils, also known as adenoids, are located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. This is in contrast to the palatine tonsils, which are located in the oropharynx between the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches. Option A is incorrect, as lingual tonsils are located along the posterior margins of the tongue. Option D is also incorrect, as this describes the location of the tonsil of the soft palate, which is not a true tonsil. Option E is incorrect, as it describes the location of the palatine tonsils, not the pharyngeal tonsils.

The Pharyngeal Tonsils Are Located