In kidney failure, nearly all of kidney function has lost and then patients are more likely to suffer a wide variety of hair, skin and nail problems. Some patients with kidney failure have heavy loss of hair.
Much like other tonsils, the aim of Pharyngeal tonsils is to increase the capability of the lymphatic system against foreign organisms which enter the body through the nose and mouth and pass into the throat. In infants, inflammation of these tonsils acts as a natural defense against infections.
The tonsils and adenoids are housed with the pharynx. After food is chewed, the tongue pushes it to the back of the throat to be swallowed. The pharynx pushes food into the stomach, where it passes into the small and then the large intestine. View slideshow of images above.