The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the _____ tonsils.
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) lingual
D) laryngeal

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The tonsils that are located near the base of the tongue are called the lingual tonsils. The palatine tonsils are located on the sides of the throat, the pharyngeal tonsils are located in the back of the nasal cavity, and the laryngeal tonsils are located in the larynx.

The Tonsils Located near the Base of the Tongue Are