The collections of lymphatic tissue found in the throat are known as the:

A) epistaxis.
B) epiglottis.
C) cilia.
D) tonsils.


D) tonsils.
Correct. Tonsils are collections of lymphatic tissues to fight bacteria in the throat.
Epistaxis is a nosebleed. The epiglottis sits above the glottis. Cilia are very small hairs.

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