Which Tonsil is Found in the Posterior Wall of the Nasopharynx

Question

Which tonsil is found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx?
A) lingual
B) palatine
C) pharyngeal
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The tonsil found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx is the pharyngeal tonsil, also called the adenoid. The lingual tonsil is found at the base of the tongue, while the palatine tonsils are located on either side at the back of the throat.