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| − | [[Image:Pharyngeal Tonsil.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histology of Pharyngeal Tonsil - Copyright RVC]] | + | [[Image:Pharyngeal Tonsil.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Histology of Pharyngeal Tonsil - Copyright RVC]] |
| − | *Fibroelastic aponeurosis supports the mucosa
| + | '''Fibroelastic aponeurosis''' supports the mucosa. The [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] has pseudostratified columnar epithelium. The [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] have stratified squamous epithelium. The [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] also have [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]] present. |
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| − | *[[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] has pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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| − | *[[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] have stratified squamous epithelium
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| − | *[[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] have [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]] present
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| | ==Species Differences== | | ==Species Differences== |