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.
Air and food pass through the pharynx or throat on their way to the lungs and stomach, respectively. Two small masses of lymphatic tissue called tonsils are embedded in the mucous membrane of the pharynx. A. Structure 1. Pharynx (throat) about 12.5 cm (5 inches) long 2.