ch 20 textbook practice One of the major functions of the lymphatic system is quiz
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Aggregates of lymphoid nodules located in the wall of the ileum of the small intestine are __________.
Peyer's patches Peyer's patches prevent bacteria from migrating through the wall of the intestine.
One of the major functions of the lymphatic system is
maintaining blood volume
In addition to its lymphoid function, which organ holds a reservoir of platelets?
spleen
Collections of lymphoid tissue that guard mucosal surfaces (MALT) include all the following EXCEPT __________.
the thymus