Lymphatic Organs and Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 primary lymphatic organs?
A
red bone marrow
thymus gland
2
Q
What are the 3 secondary lymphatic organs and tissues?
A
lymph nodes
spleen
MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)
3
Q
What does MALT stand for?
A
mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
4
Q
What is included MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)?
A
tonsils
Peyer’s patches
appendix