In the nasopharynx, just above the palatine tonsils, are two masses of lymphatic tissue called the pharyngeal tonsils, or _______, that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
adenoids
The adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, protect the nasopharyngeal area from bacteria and viruses.
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