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Harshita Mohan
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Histologically, what feature is shared by all tonsils but is absent in other MALT nodules?

A) Crypts
B) Efferent vessels
C) Germinal centers
D) Capsules

MALT Nodules

Clusters of lymphoid tissue found in mucous membranes throughout the body that help protect against pathogens.

Crypts

Crypts refer to tubular glands or pit-like depressions found in various tissues, such as the tonsils, intestines, and skin, often involved in secretory functions.

Efferent Vessels

Blood vessels that carry blood away from an organ or structure in the body, typically referring to the lymphatic vessels that transport lymph away from tissues.

  • Distinguish the principal lymphoid organs and define their distinct functions within the immune system.
  • Elucidate the function and anatomy of Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT).
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