The Palatine Tonsils Lie in the Walls of the

question 81

Multiple Choice

The palatine tonsils lie in the walls of the

• A) oropharynx.
• B) nasopharynx.
• C) larynx.
• D) nasal cavity.
• E) laryngopharynx.

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Definitions:

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, an organic compound that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, including muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Energy Metabolism

The process by which living organisms produce energy, through the conversion of food into usable chemical energy.

Closed System

An entity that does not exchange energy with its surroundings. Compare with open system.