2006-09-10 21:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by ♀guardian of angels♀ 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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.
2006-09-10 21:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tonsils are the two masses on the back of the throat. They catch germs and bacteria entering the throat. Tonsils are part of the body's immune system
2006-09-11 04:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by vani3624 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Are Lymphoid Tissue, Therefore Act In Antigen Presentation, the Actual Antigen, Can Be From the Comsumption of Food or an Active Infection.
2006-09-11 07:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They contain immune glands which help keep your throat protected from the food you eat sp. the bacteria on the food.
2006-09-11 06:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sarab s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Answer:
It is a useless piece of appendage; it provides no Biological function.
2006-09-11 05:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by mobydick199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to catch germs that are entering the throat
2006-09-11 04:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i know is you can have it removed no problem. It does'nt have much use like the appendix
2006-09-11 04:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by say_what!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋