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<p>Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) covers lymphoid tissues associated with the mucosal surfaces of [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|alimentary]], [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory]], [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary]] and [[Reproductive System|reproductive]] tracts. Due to the extent of these surfaces the mucosal lymphoid tissue contains as many [[Lymphocytes - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphocytes]] as the rest of body. The MALT is strategically located to intercept pathogens before they enter the body.</p>

<p>Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) covers lymphoid tissues associated with the mucosal surfaces of [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|alimentary]], [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory]], [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary]] and [[Reproductive System|reproductive]] tracts. Due to the extent of these surfaces the mucosal lymphoid tissue contains as many [[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|lymphocytes]] as the rest of body. The MALT is strategically located to intercept pathogens before they enter the body.</p>

==Development==

==Development==

<p>[[Lymphocytes - Anatomy & Physiology#γδ cells|γδ T cells]] migrate to these tissues during foetal development from the [[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|thymus]].</p>

<p>[[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood#γδ cells|γδ T cells]] migrate to these tissues during foetal development from the [[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|thymus]].</p>

==Structure==

==Structure==

<p>The MALT is found in lamina propria and is non-encapsulated lymphoid tissue. In the alimentary and respiratory tract it is more specifically called:

<p>The MALT is found in lamina propria and is non-encapsulated lymphoid tissue. In the alimentary and respiratory tract it is more specifically called: