What Do Tonsils Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Palatine Tonsils
We actually have 3 different types of tonsils. One of these is the adenoids that have already been described here. The other two types are both found in the mouth. At the back of the throat and on the sides are the most visible type: the palatine tonsils. In the mouth, there are also the lingual tonsils.
These are found at the back of the mouth behind the tongue, but they are not as visible as the palatine tonsils. In order to be able to see the lingual tonsils, your doctor may need to used a tool to move the tongue out of the way first.
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