Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?

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Pharyngeal tonsils, also known as adenoids, are located in the back of the nasal cavity and tend to atrophy as a person ages. Palatine tonsils are located on either side of the throat and are the most commonly referred to as "tonsils." Laryngeal and lingual tonsils are located in the larynx and tongue respectively.

Which of the Following Are Classified as Tonsils but Are