Which of the following is produced by tonsils to protect the body from infections?

T-cells

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B-cells

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Immunoglobulin A

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Immunoglobulin G

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Solution

The correct option is C Immunoglobulin A
Tonsils are the two lymph nodes located on each side of the back of your throat. They function as a defense mechanism. They help prevent your body from infection, by producing Ig A or Immunoglobulin.
So, the correct option is 'Immunoglobulin A'.

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