Which masses of lymphoid tissue are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils?
A) adenoids
B) palatine tonsils
C) lingual tonsils
D) tonsils

Question

Which masses of lymphoid tissue are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils?​
A) ​adenoids
B) ​palatine tonsils
C) ​lingual tonsils
D) ​tonsils

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The masses of lymphoid tissue also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils are the adenoids. The palatine tonsils are located on the sides of the pharynx, while the lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue. "Tonsils" is a general term that can refer to all three types of tonsils.

Which Masses of Lymphoid Tissue Are Also Known as the Nasopharyngeal