Which Structure is Not Located Within the Nasopharynx

Question

Which structure is not located within the nasopharynx?
A) opening of the pharyngotympanic tube
B) palatine tonsil
C) pharyngeal tonsil
D) tubal tonsil

Accepted Answer

The palatine tonsil is located in the oropharynx, not in the nasopharynx. The other three structures (opening of the pharyngotympanic tube, pharyngeal tonsil, and tubal tonsil) are all located within the nasopharynx.