The role of tonsils is mainly immune, defense, and its function is mainly to release lymphocytes, antibodies and other immune factors to resist the attack of pathogenic microorganisms when the body is attacked by pathogenic microorganisms.
Tonsils are deep in the mouth, divided into lingual tonsils, pharyngeal tonsils and palatal tonsils, and are one of the important immune organs of the body. Since the mouth is an organ shared by the digestive and respiratory systems, the tonsils are able to provide an immune barrier between these two systems, reducing their chances of being attacked by pathogenic microorganisms.
During the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms, tonsils are able to release T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes for immune defense. It can also release antibodies in time to activate autoimmunity, providing strong support for the body’s self-healing and recovery. However, for people with long-term and recurrent tonsillitis, the tonsils need to be removed in a timely manner according to medical advice.