What are tonsils for?

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What are tonsils for?

If they are removed as a routine surgery, then what is the point of even having them in the first place? What is their purpose?

2006-11-28 06:40:25 · 4 answers · asked by me0love0you0hekka 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Scientists believe they work as part of the body's immune system by filtering germs that attempt to invade the body, and that they help to develop antibodies to germs. They are part of the lymphatic system.

2006-11-28 06:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by fossilfrontier280 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Filters

2006-11-28 14:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by fall guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Prehistoric man used them as wind chimes

2006-11-28 14:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by Hove Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

air filtration

2006-11-28 14:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋