Palatine tonsil

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
lymphoid organ
gptkbp:arterialSupply tonsillar branch of facial artery
gptkbp:coveredBy stratified squamous epithelium
gptkbp:FMA_ID 9610
gptkbp:function immune response
trap pathogens
gptkbp:hasCrypt yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palatine tonsil
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:glossopharyngeal_nerve
gptkbp:location between palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches
oropharynx
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D014069
gptkbp:pairedStructure yes
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Waldeyer's_ring
gptkbp:scientificName tonsilla palatina
gptkbp:significance tonsillectomy
tonsillitis
gptkbp:TA98 A05.2.01.011
gptkbp:venousDrainage jugulodigastric lymph node
paratonsillar vein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pharynx
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6