________ are Clusters of Lymphatic Nodules Deep to the Epithelial

Question

________ are clusters of lymphatic nodules deep to the epithelial lining of the small intestine.
A) Tonsils
B) Adenoids
C) Peyer's patches
D) Immune complexes
E) Lymph glands

Accepted Answer

Peyer's patches are clusters of lymphatic nodules deep to the epithelial lining of the small intestine. They play an important role in monitoring and protecting the digestive system from pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in food or drink. Tonsils and adenoids are lymphatic tissue located in the upper respiratory and digestive tracts, while immune complexes are collections of antigens and antibodies that can cause disease when they accumulate in various organs of the body. Lymph glands are another term for lymph nodes, which are small structures that filter lymph fluid and help fight infections.