primaryr vs secondary lymphoid organs

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Lymphoid system

Includes cells, tissue and organs responsible for providing immunity

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Lymphocytes

Primary lymph cells which respond to pathogens, abnormal body cells and foreign proteins

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Primary lymphoid tissues

Sites where lymphocytes are formed and mature

  • red bone marrow, thymus

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Secondary lymphoid tissues

Where lymphocytes are activated and cloned

  • lymph nodes, tonsils, MALT, appendix, spleen