The tonsillar ring or Waldeyer's ring consists of which of the following ________________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. The adenoid
- B. The lingual tonsil
- C. The tonsil
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Waldeyer's ring is a circle of lymphoid tissue formed by the pharyngeal tonsil or adenoid, palatine tonsils, lingual tonsil and tubal tonsils. Therefore, all three structures listed are included.
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