Large lymphoid nodules in the tissue at the rear of the mouth are not visible due to their location at the base of the tongue, are called ________.
A) palatine tonsils
B) Peyer's patches
C) pharyngeal tonsils
D) lingual tonsils
E) aggregated lymphoid nodules

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Lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue and are not visible due to their location. Palatine tonsils are visible at the back of the throat, pharyngeal tonsils are located in the back of the nasal cavity, Peyer's patches are found in the small intestine, and aggregated lymphoid nodules are small clusters of lymphoid tissue found throughout the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Large Lymphoid Nodules in the Tissue at the Rear of the Mouth