''Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.''
''Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.''
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It is compromised of [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary]] and [[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|secondary]] lymphoid systems that are composed of lymphoid tissues that both mature and proliferate lymphocytes.
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It is compromised of [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary]] lymphoid organs which are responsible fot the production of lymphocytes and the [[Secondary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|secondary]] lymphoid organs which function to provide and environment where lymphocytes can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.