Tonsils: Anatomy, Definition & Function

Tonsils: Anatomy, Definition & Function

Question 1. Microscopic anatomy and development of Tonsil
Answer:

• It consists of diffuse lymphoid tissue containing lymphatic nodules
• It is covered by stratified Squamous epithelium
• This epithelium extends into tonsil forming several tonsillar crypts

Microscopic anatomy and development of tonsil Crypts:

• It contains numerous mucous glands
• It contains cells like
  1. Lymphocytes
  2. Desquamated epithelium cells
     • It also contains bacteria

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Question 2. Microscopic structure of Trachea
Answer:

• It is made up of 16-20 tracheal cartilages
• The intervals between the cartilages are filled by fibrous tissue
• Gaps between cartilage end are filled in by smooth muscle & fibrous tissue
• Connective tissue in the wall contains many elastic fibres

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Microscopic structure of Trachea Lumen:

• Lined by mucous membrane
• It consists of
  1. Epithelium
     • It is pseudostratified ciliated columnar
     • Microscopic structure of trachea It contains:
       1. Goblet cells
       2. Basal cells
       3. Lymphocytes
  2. Connective tissue contains
     • Elastic fibres
     • Serous & mucous glands
     • Lymphoid tissue
     • Eosinophil, leucocytes