The lymphoid tissue located on the posterior wall of the nasal cavity is called
A) paranasal sinuses
B) tonsils
C) adenoids
D) nasal septum

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The lymphoid tissue located on the posterior wall of the nasal cavity is specifically called adenoids, also known as pharyngeal tonsils. Tonsils (choice B) are a different type of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the throat. Paranasal sinuses (choice A) are air-filled spaces within the bones surrounding the nasal cavity. The nasal septum (choice D) is a bony and cartilaginous partition that separates the left and right nasal cavities.

The Lymphoid Tissue Located on the Posterior Wall of the Nasal