Which Tonsils Are Most Commonly Removed During a "Tonsillectomy" Due

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which tonsils are most commonly removed during a "tonsillectomy" due to childhood tonsillitis?

• A) palatine tonsils
• B) submandibular tonsils
• C) pharyngeal tonsils
• D) lingual tonsils

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