Lymphoid Organs

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Primary (central) lymphoid organs
Organs where lymphocytes are produced and mature, including the bone marrow and thymus.
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Bone marrow
Soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones, responsible for the production of blood cells.
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Thymus
A gland located in the chest that is involved in the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes.
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Lymph nodes
Small, bean-shaped organs found throughout the body that filter lymph and contain immune cells.
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Cortex (lymph nodes)
The outer region of a lymph node, containing lymph nodules/follicles and cortical lymph sinuses.
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Medulla (lymph nodes)
The inner region of a lymph node, containing medullary cords and medullary sinuses.
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Spleen
An organ located in the upper left abdomen that filters blood and plays a role in immune responses.
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Red pulp (spleen)
The region of the spleen involved in filtering and removing old or damaged red blood cells.
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White pulp (spleen)
The region of the spleen involved in immune responses, containing lymphocytes and specialized structures called PALS.
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MALT
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, a diffuse system of lymphoid tissue found in the mucosal linings of various organs.