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''Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.''
 
''Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.''
 
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 - WikiBlood|Lymphocytes]] can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.
 
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 - WikiBlood|Lymphocytes]] can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.
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The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells.
    
==[[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Primary lymphoid tissues]]==
 
==[[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Primary lymphoid tissues]]==
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**[[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Ileal Peyer's Patch]]
 
**[[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Ileal Peyer's Patch]]
 
**[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]]
 
**[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]]
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==Function==
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*Removal of senescent cells
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*Production of immune cells
      
==[[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|Lymphocytes]]==
 
==[[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|Lymphocytes]]==
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