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Definition and Function Lingual tonsils are a group of lymphoid nodules (30-100 follicles) located at the posterior third of the tongue. Their appearance is described as exophytic mucosal small masses with crypts and folds. This creates the reticular pattern at the base of the tongue. Its precise location is between the circumvallate papillae and the

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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, Anatomical Diagram, Soft Palate, Future Doctor, Immune Response, Medical Research, The Tongue, The Division, Medical Education

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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