Why would a person who has their tonsils removed be more susceptible to certain types of infections of the throat and respiratory tract?
A) Tonsils produce high levels of lactoferrin,a strong natural antibacterial compound.
B) Tonsils produce large amounts of interferons,natural antiviral compounds.
C) Tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs-they help to provide a constant response to the microbes in the oral cavity,helping to keep them in check and preventing them from spreading to other areas.
D) Tonsils are the location where T cells develop and mature.Without them,a person won't have T cells,and will be more likely to suffer from infections that would normally be eliminated by such cells.
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