title: The physiology and immunology of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue.
abstract: The immunologic structure and function of the parapharyngeal lymphoid tissue are presented. The antigen-processing activities of the tonsils are compared to those of the adenoids and other mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues. Both immunoglobin synthesis and secretion as well as T-lymphocyte activities are described.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Richtsmeier
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Shikhani
mesh_terms: D000234:Adenoids / Q000276:immunology*; D000917:Antibody Formation; D006801:Humans; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory / Q000276:immunology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory