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Tonsils are completely surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.
Tonsils are completely surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.
False (B)
Tonsils consist of single germinal centers and crypts.
Tonsils consist of single germinal centers and crypts.
False (B)
The main function of tonsils is to produce red blood cells.
The main function of tonsils is to produce red blood cells.
False (B)
Enlarged tonsils can lead to chronic inflammation.
Enlarged tonsils can lead to chronic inflammation.
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Clusters of lymphatic cells in tonsils are always enclosed in a connective tissue capsule.
Clusters of lymphatic cells in tonsils are always enclosed in a connective tissue capsule.
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Tonsils form a protective ring around the larynx.
Tonsils form a protective ring around the larynx.
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The tonsils located at the back of the throat are called adenoids.
The tonsils located at the back of the throat are called adenoids.
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The tonsils in the throat are responsible for smelling.
The tonsils in the throat are responsible for smelling.
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An individual can live without tonsils without any health implications.
An individual can live without tonsils without any health implications.
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The main function of tonsils is to produce antibodies.
The main function of tonsils is to produce antibodies.
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