In the nasopharynx, just above the palatine tonsils, are two more masses of lymphatic tissue called the pharyngeal tonsils, or ______________, that protect the area from bacteria and viruses. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

adenoids

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What will be an ideal response?

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