Tonsils
A) increase in size in adults.
B) are located in both the oral and abdominal cavities.
C) provide protection against bacteria entering the oral and nasal cavities.
D) contain red pulp and white pulp.
E) are not functional in children.

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Tonsils act as a first line of defense in the immune system by trapping bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose, providing protection against these pathogens.