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Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:21, 12 June 2010
, 16:21, 12 June 2010Text replace - 'IgA' to 'IgA'
*The lamina propria contains macrophages, B and T lymphocytes, plasma cells, and [[Mast Cells|mast cells]].
*The lamina propria contains macrophages, B and T lymphocytes, plasma cells, and [[Mast Cells|mast cells]].
*Lymphoid aggregates known as [[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Peyer's patches]] within the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] aid in immunity.
*Lymphoid aggregates known as [[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Peyer's patches]] within the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] aid in immunity.
*Secretory IgA and IgM provide humoural immunity and help prevent attachment of pathogens to the intestinal epithelium.
*Secretory [[IgA]] and IgM provide humoural immunity and help prevent attachment of pathogens to the intestinal epithelium.
*Lysozyme from Paneth cells inhibits bacterial growth (McGavin & Zachary, 2007).
*Lysozyme from Paneth cells inhibits bacterial growth (McGavin & Zachary, 2007).