Card 102 / 106: 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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