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tonsil crypt

cryptae tonsillares

Tonsils consist of an extensive system of crypts, which result in a large internal surface. The tonsils contain four lymphoid compartments that influence immune functions, namely the reticular crypt epithelium, the extrafollicular area, the mantle zones of lymphoid follicles, and the follicular germinal centers. In human palatine tonsils, the very first part exposed to the outside environment is tonsillar epithelium.

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Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Latin Name cryptae tonsillares
FMA ID 55044

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tonsil crypt?

Tonsils consist of an extensive system of crypts, which result in a large internal surface. The tonsils contain four lymphoid compartments that influence immune functions, namely the reticular crypt epithelium, the extrafollicular area, the mantle zones of lymphoid follicles, and the follicular germ

What body system is the tonsil crypt part of?

The tonsil crypt is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the tonsil crypt?

The Latin name for the tonsil crypt is cryptae tonsillares.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55044 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0012181 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.