KnowraTonsilLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Tonsil, each with the reason it gives.All 3Related 1Compared with 2Lymph nodeCompared with: Tonsils guard mucosal entrances rather than filtering lymph from a drainage region.SpleenCompared with: Tonsils monitor mucosal entryways, while the spleen monitors the bloodstream.Sore throatRelated: Tonsils can become infected or inflamed and contribute to painful swallowing.