Which pair of tonsils are on the base of the tongue?

a. Palatine
b. Lingual
c. Pharyngeal
d. None of the above


b
RATIONALE: The lingual tonsils are on the base of the tongue. The tonsils protect the oral cavity from bacteria that may enter the body through the digestive or respiratory system.

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