palatine tonsils

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
lymphoid organ
gptkbp:arterialSupply tonsillar branch of facial artery
gptkbp:coveredBy non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
gptkbp:developedBy second pharyngeal pouch
gptkbp:function immune response
trap pathogens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label palatine tonsils
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:glossopharyngeal_nerve
gptkbp:location between palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches
oropharynx
gptkbp:partner true
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Waldeyer's_ring
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:pharyngeal_tonsil
lingual tonsil
gptkbp:scientificName tonsilla palatina
gptkbp:shape oval
gptkbp:significance tonsillectomy
tonsillitis
gptkbp:venousDrainage jugulodigastric lymph node
paratonsillar vein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waldeyer's_tonsillar_ring
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6