The tonsil located on the posterior surface of the tongue is the ________ tonsil.
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) tubal
D) lingual

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The tonsil located on the posterior surface of the tongue is called the lingual tonsil. The palatine tonsils are located on either side of the back of the throat, the pharyngeal tonsil (also known as the adenoids) is located in the back of the nasal cavity, and the tubal tonsils are located at the entrance of the auditory tube in the pharynx.

The Tonsil Located on the Posterior Surface of the Tongue