Where are the palatine tonsils located?
A) The roof of the nasopharynx
B) Laterally in the oropharynx
C) At the root of the tongue
D) None of these are correct.

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The pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) is located on the roof of the nasopharynx (section of throat at the back of the nasal cavity). The palatine tonsils, located laterally in the oropharynx,(section of the throat at the back of the mouth) are commonly recognized as the tonsils. These tonsils often swell and become inflamed during a throat infection and can be seen when looking in the mouth. The lingual tonsils have many nodules filled with lymphocytes at the root of the tongue.

Where Are the Palatine Tonsils Located