Which tonsil is found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx?

A) pharyngeal
B) palatine
C) lingual
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


A
Explanation:
B) The palatine tonsils are not found in the nasopharynx.
C) The lingual tonsils are found at the base of the tongue.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.

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