Adenoids are also called?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Nasopharyngeal tonsils o Adenoids, also known as nasopharyngeal tonsils, are subepithelial collection of lymphoid tissue at the junction of roof and posterior wall of nasopharynx,o Adenoids act as a barrier to infection,o Adenoids are subjected to physiological enlargement.o They are present at birth, enlarge upto 6 years of age and then atrophy and completely disappear by 20 years of age.o Upper respiratory' tract infections (Rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis) and allergies can cause adenoid hypertrophy.
Nasopharyngeal tonsils
Palatine tonsils
Faucial tonsils
Lingual tonsils
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