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the anatomy of the nose and throat is shown in this diagram, with labels on each side

Tonsillopharyngitis - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

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Med_Quiz_zone on Instagram: "✳️Anatomical Diagram of the Tongue:

	⭕️1.	Epiglottis: A flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue, responsible for covering the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.

	⭕️2.	Palatopharyngeal Arch: The fold of tissue extending from the soft palate to the side of the pharynx, which helps in the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus.

	⭕️3.	Palatine Tonsil: Lymphatic tissue located on either side at the back of the throat, playing a role in immune response by trapping pathogens.

	⭕️4.	Lingual Tonsil: A collection of lymphoid tissue located at the base of the tongue, involved in the immune defense system.

	⭕️5.	Palatoglossal Arch: A fold of mucous membrane extending from the soft palate to the side of the Lingual Tonsils, Soft Palate, Future Doctor, Mushroom Shape, Med School, Immune Response, Medical Research, Medical Education, Pharmacology

Med_Quiz_zone on Instagram: "✳️Anatomical Diagram of the Tongue: ⭕️1. Epiglottis: A flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue, responsible for covering the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway. ⭕️2. Palatopharyngeal Arch: The fold of tissue extending from the soft palate to the side of the pharynx, which helps in the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus. ⭕️3. Palatine Tonsil: Lymphatic tissue located on either side at the back…

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What Does Tonsillitis Look Like, How To Clean Tonsil Stones, How To Get Rid Of Tonsil Stones, How To Prevent Tonsil Stones, Tonsillitis Meme, Pediatrics, Surgery, Popular Videos, Going Out

Please do not remove your child’s tonsils when there are alternative solutions available for inflammation and tonsil infections. A good pediatric...

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Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, off-white deposits that you can see in the craters of your tonsils. They are usually caused when bits of food get lodged in these craters; bacteria start feeding on them, digesting...

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