The tonsils located closest to the fauces are the
A) pharyngeal tonsils
B) palatine tonsils
C) adenoids
D) laryngeal tonsils

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The palatine tonsils are located at the back of the oral cavity on either side of the tongue, closest to the fauces. The pharyngeal tonsils (also known as adenoids) are located in the back of the nasal cavity, while the laryngeal tonsils are located in the respiratory system near the entrance of the larynx.

The Tonsils Located Closest to the Fauces Are the