4. Small masses of lymphoepithelial tissue are found at the lateral aspects of both the oropharynx and the nasopharnyx. In the oropharynx, these are called _______ and in the nasopharynx, they are called _________. They both can become inflamed and swollen due to infection

A) uvula; sinuses
B) tonsils; adenoids
C) sinuses; uvula
D) adenoids; tonsils


Answer: B

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