Flashcards in Lecture 12: Lymphatics Deck (32)
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Aggregates of lymphoid follicles?
Peyers patches and appendix
Peyer's patches
-clusters of lymphoid follicles
-in wall of ileum only
-similar structures are also found in the appendix
Peyers patches and appendix
-destroys bacteria, preventing them from breaching intestinal wall
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