Question

Pharyngeal tonsils are

• A. Near surface of tongue
• B. At the back of throat
• C. Active throughout life
• D. Adenoids

Answer 1

The correct option is D Adenoids

Adenoids, also called Pharyngeal tonsils, a mass of lymphatic tissue, similar to the tonsils, that is attached to the back wall of the nasal pharynx (i.e., the upper part of the throat opening into the nasal cavity proper). An individual fold of such nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue is called an adenoid.

So, the correct option is 'Adenoids'.