Large Lymphoid Nodules in the Tissue at the Rear of the Mouth

question 81

Multiple Choice

Large lymphoid nodules in the tissue at the rear of the mouth are not visible due to their location at the base of the tongue, are called ________.

• A) palatine tonsils
• B) Peyer's patches
• C) pharyngeal tonsils
• D) lingual tonsils
• E) aggregated lymphoid nodules

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Chemical Pathway

A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell that lead to the production of a certain substance or a change in the cell.

Anaerobic Respiration

Anaerobic respiration is a process by which cells produce energy without the need for oxygen, through fermentation or other means.

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen.