Question

insert the correct words into the sentences regarding the locations and function of tonsils. 1. palatine tonsils are located in the posterolateral region of the. 2. a pharyngeal tonsil is found in the posterior wall of the. 3. when the pharyngeal tonsil becomes enlarged, it is called. 4. lingual tonsils are located along the posterior one - third of the. 5. within the tonsils are that help protect against foreign substances.

Explanation:

Question 2

The pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) is located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. So the correct term to fill in is "nasopharynx".

When the pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) becomes enlarged, it is referred to as adenoids. So the correct term here is "adenoids".

Lingual tonsils are located along the posterior one - third of the tongue. So the correct term to fill in is "tongue".

Answer:

nasopharynx

Question 3