MALT (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) Flashcards
1
Q
What is MALT histologically similar to and what is it that is similar? What is not similar?
A
lymph nodes
they have germinal centers in the lymphoid follicle
they are different from a lymph node in that they don’t have a capsule
2
Q
What structures are included in MALT?
A
tonsils (3 kinds)
Peyer’s patches
walls of the appendix
3
Q
Located in the posterior portion of the oral cavity
A
palatine tonsils
4
Q
located at the base of the tongue
A
lingual tonsils
5
Q
the back wall of the nasopharynx (superior throat)
A
pharyngeal tonsils (aka adenoids)
6
Q
located in the wall of the ileum of the small intestine
A
Peyer’s patches (aka aggregated lymphoid nodules)
7
Q
this seemingly useless appendage is actually rich in lymphoid follicles
A
walls of the appendix
