Tonsils located lateral walls of pharynx are called the
A)palatine tonsils.
B)pharyngeal tonsils.
C)esophageal tonsils.
D)lingual tonsils.
E)epiglottal tonsils.

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The palatine tonsils are located on the lateral walls of the pharynx and are the tonsils commonly referred to as the "tonsils." Pharyngeal tonsils are located in the nasopharynx, esophageal tonsils are located in the esophagus, lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue, and epiglottal tonsils do not exist.

Tonsils Located Lateral Walls of Pharynx Are Called the