Detailed Instructions: Given a scientific question and its correct answer, generate supporting facts for the answer. This supporting fact can be an explanation for the answer to the given question.
Q: Question: What are located on either side of the pharynx in the throat? Answer: tonsils
A:
The tonsils are located on either side of the pharynx in the throat. They trap pathogens, which are destroyed by lymphocytes in the tonsils.