When one speaks of almonds, says it usually the palate Mandel (Tonsilla Palatina), the pair at the back of the palate between the two arches is the palate. But there are also more almonds, which in their totality as a revenge-Waldeyer ring respectively. Consistent with its localization to serve the tonsils of defense against pathogens, the food intake and respiration in the mouth and throat reach.

Thus they are the first stop of the body where the bacteria that localize and function as a detector of harmful organisms.

Structure

Almonds are demarcated accumulation of connective tissue Lymphknötchen (Lymphfollikel) directly beneath the epithelium of the mucosa. To enlarge the surface of the almond one Schleimhautwulst hervorwölben (Beetmandel), almond relief formation on the mucous membrane is called a plate of almonds. Often, the lymphoreticular tissues of dimples (Fossulae tonsillares) arranged (almond pit), so that the almonds a rugged surface relief. Almonds are mostly from Spüldrüsen subordinate.

Diseases

Because of the direct food contact and the rugged surface are particularly inflammation of the tonsils fairly common (tonsillitis). They cause a sore throat and fever. In chronic or acute cases in which the tonsils so swollen, that the property is restricted for swallowing can be a removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) should be made also to the body of the spread of inflammation to protect. Most physicians believe those patients in whom the tonsils were removed, no significant restriction of the immune system confusion. However, there are also studies that point to worsening health status in people after tonsillectomy suggests. A hasty removal of the tonsils should not take place.