The Palatine Tonsils Lie in the Walls of The

Question

The palatine tonsils lie in the walls of the
A) nasopharynx.
B) oropharynx.
C) laryngopharynx.
D) larynx.
E) nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

The palatine tonsils, which are a pair of masses of lymphoid tissue, are located at the back of the throat, on either side of the tongue, in the oropharynx. The nasopharynx is located behind the nasal cavity, while the laryngopharynx is the lower part of the pharynx that connects to the esophagus and larynx. The larynx is located below the pharynx and is involved in the production of sound. Therefore, the most appropriate option is B) oropharynx.