2006-07-06 07:50:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
They help to prevent infection.
2006-07-06 07:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by peewit 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The tonsils are areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat. An infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis.
As with other organs of the lymphatic system, the tonsils act as part of the immune system to help protect against infection. In particular, they are believed to be involved in helping fight off pharyngeal and upper respiratory tract infections.
Tonsils in humans include, from superior to inferior: pharyngeal tonsils (also known as adenoids), tubal tonsils, palatine tonsils, and lingual tonsils. Together this set of lymphatic tissue is called the tonsillar ring or Waldeyer's ring. Tonsils tend to reach their largest size near puberty, and they gradually undergo atrophy thereafter. However, they are largest relative to the diameter of the throat in young children, and tonsillectomy (surgical removal of tonsils) may be indicated if they are obstructing the airway or interfering with swallowing.
2006-07-06 14:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonsils out = free ice cream? Sound good.
2006-07-06 15:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Some Guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a first line of defense for infections. They catch harmful bacteria when they enter through our mouth.
2006-07-06 14:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by meta4icks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To let medical students get some practise with the knife.
2006-07-06 17:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a guard against bacterial infections.
2006-07-06 14:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by inky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having out! thats all
2006-07-06 14:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by gruffle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋