This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The pharynx has three pairs of lymphoid tissues, which are tonsils. Name these lymphoid tissues and ... (Read 63 times)

plus1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 676
on: Jun 27, 2018
The pharynx has three pairs of lymphoid tissues, which are tonsils. Name these lymphoid tissues and where they are located.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The medical term for a soft and flabby muscle is:
 
  A) fatigue.
  B) flaccid.
  C) rigor mortis.
  D) pallor.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ambernicolefink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The nasopharynx contains the adenoids or pharyngeal tonsils. The oropharynx contains the faucial or palatine tonsils and the lingual tonsils. The tonsils are accessory organs of the lymphatic system that aid in filtering bacteria and other foreign substances from the circulating lymph.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Correct.


plus1

  • Member
  • Posts: 676
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

meow1234

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Tonsils—normal and enlarged. Tonsils—normal and enlarged.
Tissues affected by HIV Tissues affected by HIV
Functional MRI Scans These scans of human brains show localized average increases in neural activity Functional MRI Scans These scans of human brains show localized average increases in neural activity
Types and locations of epithelial tissues. Types and locations of epithelial tissues.
The thymus, a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature. The thymus, a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature.
Vascular tissues Vascular tissues
Video: Virtual Tour of the Heart

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library