Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with
A) breathing.
B) swallowing.
C) both breathing and swallowing.
D) neither breathing nor swallowing.

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Swollen palatine tonsils are located in the back of the throat, and when they enlarge they can block the airway, making it difficult to breathe. They can also cause difficulty with swallowing, as they can obstruct the passage of food and drink from the mouth to the esophagus. Therefore, both breathing and swallowing are at risk when palatine tonsils are swollen.

Because of Their Location, Swollen Palatine Tonsils May Interfere with