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the palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the: nasopharynx hypopharynx laryngopharynx oropharynx
Brief Explanations
The palatine and lingual tonsils are part of the lymphoid tissue found in the oropharynx. The oropharynx is the middle part of the pharynx, behind the oral cavity. The nasopharynx is above the oropharynx and is related to nasal functions. The hypopharynx is below the oropharynx and is involved in swallowing. The laryngopharynx is another term for the hypopharynx.
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