What were tonsils originally used for?alright so we are studying vestigial structures in Bio and i need to know what tonsils were originally used for. i already know that tonsils are part of the body's immune system and all of that but why did human ancestors need them and why are the not used in (or at least have reduced function in) the modern day humans? this is time sensitive extra credit so if you could answer quickly it would be very much appreciated. thank you
why are they no longer an essential part of the body and considered vestigial?
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They monitor the quality of the air, food and water which enter our body and play a major role in body immunity mechanism and antibody reaction most probably in childhood.
They are helpful in forming lymphocytes (white blood cells) which protect our body as a defense mechanism.
They become red, swollen and inflamed masses that indicate any infection entering our body.
They trap the germs that enter the body by its antibodies and drain it into the lymph node for elimination.
They are also supposed to kill bacteria that enter into the tonsils through the blood stream.
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