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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