Gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) include the tonsils, adenoids, appendix, and Peyer's patches, which collect antigen from the epithelial surfaces of the gastrointestinal tract.

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• Person: Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M Organization: Garland Science
  The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH

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• The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science via serper

Referenced by nodes (2)

• antigen concept
• gastrointestinal system concept