Secondary lymphoid tissue Flashcards
1
Q
what is secondary lymphoid tissue?
A
organs where lymphocytes can interact with antigens and other lymphocytes
2
Q
Name secondary lymphoid organs
A
- spleen
- lymph nodes
- appendix
- mucosal associated lymphoid tissue
3
Q
Locations of lymphoid tissue
A
distributed around the body
interconnected by the lymphatic system and blood can be discrete organs (lymphoid
