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Maturation of [[Lymphocytes - Introduction|lymphocytes]] ([[Leukopoiesis#Lymphopoiesis|lymphopoiesis]]) occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of [[Lymphocytes - Introduction|lymphocyte]].
 
Maturation of [[Lymphocytes - Introduction|lymphocytes]] ([[Leukopoiesis#Lymphopoiesis|lymphopoiesis]]) occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of [[Lymphocytes - Introduction|lymphocyte]].
 
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==Secondary Lymphoid Tissue==  
 
==Secondary Lymphoid Tissue==  
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Secondary (or peripheral) lymphoid tissues can also be referred to as lymphoid organs. They provide a site for immune responses to occur and are populated by relatively mature  [[:Category:Lymphocytes|T cells and B cells]], [[Macrophages|macrophages]] and [[T cell differentiation|dendritic cells]] with each tissue providing a different environment.
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===Lymph Nodes===
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===[[Equine Lymph Nodes - Horse Anatomy|Lymph Nodes]]===
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===Spleen===
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===Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue===  
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===[[Regional Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue]]===
 
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==Lymphatic Vessels==  
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===[[Lymphatics of the Limb - Horse Anatomy|Lymphatics of Limbs]]===
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==Lymphatics of the Thoracic Limb
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==Lymphatics of the Pelvic Limb==
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Revision as of 16:40, 28 November 2012


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Primary Lymphoid Tissue

Maturation of lymphocytes (lymphopoiesis) occurs in the primary lymphoid tissues, with different tissues responsible for maturing different types of lymphocyte.

Bone Marrow

Foetal Liver

Thymus

Secondary Lymphoid Tissue

Lymph Nodes

Spleen

Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Lymphatic Vessels

==Lymphatics of the Thoracic Limb

Lymphatics of the Pelvic Limb

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