The Majority of Mature, Self-Tolerant Lymphocytes are Found In

Question

The majority of mature, self-tolerant lymphocytes are found in
A) the MALT.
B) lymph nodes.
C) the thymus.
D) the spleen.
E) the tonsils.

Accepted Answer

The majority of mature, self-tolerant lymphocytes are found in the MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue). MALT is a network of lymphoid tissue that is located in the mucous membranes of the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts. It is the largest lymphoid organ in the body and contains a large population of mature, self-tolerant lymphocytes that are responsible for protecting the body from infection.