The palatine tonsils and pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) are aggregates of lymphoid tissue located in the:
A) nasal cavity
B) pharynx (throat)
C) larynx (voice box)
D) trachea (windpipe)

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The palatine tonsils are located on either side at the back of the throat, and the pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) is located in the roof of the pharynx, behind the nose. Both are part of the pharynx (throat), making option B correct.

The Palatine Tonsils and Pharyngeal Tonsil (Adenoid) Are Aggregates of Lymphoid