Why would a person who has their tonsils Madison Christian Micro

Question 100 / 102: 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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