If the cells were abnormal, they are put in categories, or typed, based on how severe the problem is. 1  Cells that show minor changes but the cause is unknown may be typed as ASC-US or ASC-H. 2  ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.
There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat. The function of palatine tonsils has yet to be discovered, however they are part of the immune system and are thought to assist in defending the body from respiratory infections. The palatine tonsils (what the term tonsils generally refer to) are two lymphatic tissue masses. There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat.
The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. Comprised of lymphatic tissue, each tonsil is located on either side of the back of the throat.Usually, tonsils are equal in size, pink in color, and covered with small deep depressions called crypts.Each set of tonsils is composed of three types.he portion of the tonsils referred to as the pharyngeal tonsils or adenoids protect the lungs from bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the nose. They trap harmful inhaled bacteria and produce lymphocytes to destroy the microorganisms before they can reach the lungs.