pharyngeal tonsil

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
lymphoid tissue
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs adenoid
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:ascending_pharyngeal_artery
ascending palatine artery
pharyngeal branch of maxillary artery
gptkbp:canBe enlarged
gptkbp:developedBy lymphatic tissue
gptkbp:enlargementCanLeadTo sleep apnea
otitis media
nasal obstruction
mouth breathing
gptkbp:enlargementCauses adenoid hypertrophy
gptkbp:function immune response
gptkbp:histology pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pharyngeal tonsil
gptkbp:innervates pharyngeal branch of glossopharyngeal nerve
pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve
gptkbp:location nasopharynx
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Waldeyer's_ring
gptkbp:presentIn children
gptkbp:regressesIn adults
gptkbp:relatedTo lingual tonsil
palatine tonsil
gptkbp:removalProcedure adenoidectomy
gptkbp:venousDrainage retropharyngeal lymph nodes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waldeyer's_tonsillar_ring
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6