The pharyngeal tonsils are the ________.

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


adenoids

The pharyngeal tonsils are commonly known as adenoids which aid in the immune system.

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A) -iac B) -ia C) -ory D) -tic

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The pituitary gland is located:

A) in the center of the brain. B) away from the hypothalamus. C) at the base of the brain. D) in the temporal lobe.

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Which of the following is the most common form of sleep apnea?

A) Obstructive B) Neurological C) Central D) Respiratory

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Contraction of the diaphragm during the breathing process produces a decrease in the volume of the chest cavity.

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

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