Question

question 19 which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is false? a the palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity. b the tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue. c the tonsils remove pathogens for the digestive and respiratory systems. d sometimes the tonsils have to be removed if they become chronically infected.

Explanation:

The palatine tonsils are located in the oropharynx, not the nasal cavity. Tonsils are lymphatic - tissue structures that help protect the digestive and respiratory systems from pathogens. Chronic infections may lead to tonsil removal.

Answer:

A. The palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity.