Walderyer's lymphatic chain is formed by all except_____________?
Correct answer: D. Post auricular nodes
- A. palatine tonsils
- B. Pharyngeal tonsils
- C. Tubal and lingual tonsils
- D. Post auricular nodes
Explanation
Waldeyer’s ring is a circle of lymphoid tissue formed by the pharyngeal, tubal, palatine and lingual tonsils. Postauricular nodes are ordinary lymph nodes, not part of this tonsillar ring.
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