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What functions do the tonsils and adenoids have in the body? why is it so often removed when you are a kid?
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Tonsils: Tonsils and adnoids are lymphoid tisse that serve as filters , thereby helping to prevent infection deeper in the chest.They are removed for a variety of reasons which include sleep apnea or chronic infections.
Answered 5/4/2016
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