TONSILS
Lymphoid organ = lymphoid tissue aggregates + capsule
Incomplete capsule, free surface has mucosal epithelium
No afferent lymphatics, no sinuses, only efferents
Arranged as “Waldeyer’s ring” around oropharynx
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING POINTS FOR BELOW MENTIONED TISSUES:
Location
Type of epithelium
Unique feature
Parenchyma
Capsule
Medical condition
PALATINE TONSILS
Lymphoid organ = lymphoid tissue aggregates + capsule
Incomplete capsule, free surface has mucosal epithelium
No afferent lymphatics, no sinuses, only efferents
Arranged as “Waldeyer’s ring” around oropharynx
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING POINTS FOR BELOW MENTIONED TISSUES:
Location
Type of epithelium
Unique feature
Parenchyma
Capsule
Medical condition
PALATINE TONSILS