The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the _____ tonsils.
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) lingual
D) laryngeal

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The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the pharyngeal tonsils, also known as adenoids. Palatine tonsils are located in the back of the throat, lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, and laryngeal tonsils are located in the larynx.

The Tonsils Located near the Posterior Opening of the Nasal