2006-09-30 17:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by NowIknow 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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
2006-09-30 17:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tonsils produce white blood cells whose function is to defend the body against microbes. They perform the same function for the body as does quarantine for diseases coming into a country. They act as a strong barrier at the entrance to the respiratory passages, cleaning the inspired air against infection and destroying microbes. When the air is more polluted, or when microbes are more active, the tonsils work harder, and as a result they swell up. Removal of the tonsils is inadvisable because it results in an increased activity of microbes in the throat and lets them enter the glottis, the windpipe and the lungs, and causes illnesses such as bronchitis.
2006-09-30 17:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by pink dolphin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonsils are glandular tissue located on both sides of the throat. The tonsils trap bacteria and viruses entering through the throat and produce antibodies to help fight infections.
but also my doctor said that they prevent cancers so they would rather you keep them ...
2006-09-30 17:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Becca B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and are one of your body's first defenses against infection. don't have them removed please.
2006-09-30 17:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by fruitieisland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a filter for germs. It traps them.
2006-09-30 17:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm pretty sure they are useless, look on google
2006-09-30 17:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by surfer girly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
germ catcher.
2006-09-30 17:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋