In the nasopharynx, just above the palatine tonsils, are two more masses of lymphatic tissue called the _______________ _______________, or adenoids, that protect the area from bacteria and viruses. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pharyngeal tonsils

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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