Question 4 · LDEK · Etiology of malocclusion
When does atrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil take place in children?
- A. approximately at the age of 10 years.
- B. approximately at the age of 11 years.
- C. approximately at the age of 12 years.
- D. approximately at the age of 13 years.
- E. approximately at the age of 14 years.
Hint
The adenoid peaks in early school age and then involutes, disappearing roughly at the onset of puberty.
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