12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a location of tonsils in the pharynx?
Gastric tonsil
What type of cells are found in tonsils?
T cells, B cells, and macrophages
Which tonsil is commonly known as "the tonsils"?
Palatine tonsil
What is tonsillitis?
Inflammation of the palatine tonsils
Which type of tonsillitis can lead to a peritonsillar abscess?
Bacterial tonsillitis
What is the location of the lingual tonsil?
In the posterior third of the tongue
Which nerve innervates the lingual tonsil?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
What is the name of the ring formed by tonsils in the pharynx?
Waldeyer's ring
What is the location of the pharyngeal tonsil?
In the roof of the nasopharynx
Which nerves innervate the pharyngeal tonsil?
Glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves
What are tubal tonsils?
Tonsils located around the opening of the Eustachian tube in the nasopharynx
What artery supplies the lingual tonsil?
Lingual artery
Study Notes
- Tonsils are collections of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx
- They form Waldeyer's ring and contain T cells, B cells, and macrophages
- Lingual tonsil is located in the posterior third of the tongue
- Pharyngeal tonsil is located in the roof of the nasopharynx
- Tubal tonsils are around the opening of the Eustachian tube in the nasopharynx
- Palatine tonsils are commonly referred to as "the tonsils"
- Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils, usually caused by viral infection
- Bacterial tonsillitis can lead to a peritonsillar abscess
- Lingual tonsil is supplied by the lingual artery and innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
- Pharyngeal tonsil is supplied by several vessels and innervated by the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves
Test your knowledge about tonsils with this informative quiz! From the different types of tonsils to their location and function, this quiz covers everything you need to know. Learn about tonsillitis, bacterial infections, and the blood supply and innervation of the lingual and pharyngeal tonsils. Impress your friends and family with your newfound knowledge of this important part of the immune system.
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