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Whose name is attached to the cluster of immune tissue in the back of the throat that helps fight infection?
Quick Answer
Waldeyer is associated with Waldeyer’s ring, a ring of lymphoid tissue in the throat that includes the tonsils.
The Full Story
Waldeyer’s ring is a ring of lymphoid tissue around the entrance to the pharynx. It includes the palatine tonsils, pharyngeal tonsil, lingual tonsil, and nearby lymphatic tissue. This arrangement helps the immune system detect pathogens entering through the mouth and nose. The name is associated with German anatomist Heinrich Wilhelm Waldeyer.
Key Facts
1.Includes tonsils and other lymphoid tissue
2.Helps defend the upper airway
3.Named for Heinrich Wilhelm Waldeyer
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"Your throat’s built-in security ring."
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