Why Would a Person Who Has Their Tonsils Removed Be

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Multiple Choice

Why would a person who has their tonsils removed be more susceptible to certain types of infections of the throat and respiratory tract?

• A) Tonsils are primary lymphoid organs found in the oral cavity that produce high levels of lactoferrin and transferrin; these are strong natural antibacterial compounds that protect the lungs.
• B) Tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs found in the oral cavity that produce large amounts of interferons; these are natural antiviral compounds that protect the respiratory tract.
• C) Tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs; they help to provide a constant response to the microbes in the oral cavity, helping to keep them in check and preventing them from spreading to other areas.
• D) Tonsils are the location where T cells develop and mature. Without them, a person won't have T cells, and will be more likely to suffer from infections that would normally be eliminated by such cells.
• E) Tonsils are primary lymphoid organs; they help to provide a constant response to the microbes in the gut, helping to keep them in check and preventing them from spreading to other areas.

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