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| − | ==Introduction== | + | |backcolour = f5fffa |
| − | ''Or caecal (cecal) patch''
| + | |linkpage =Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Anatomy & Physiology |
| − | <p>Present in rabbits, the appendix is a [[:Category:Primary Lymphoid Tissue|primary lymphoid tissue]] located at the ileocaecal junction and is part of the [[Regional Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT)]] and more specifically the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).</p>
| + | |linktext =LYMPHORETICULAR & HAEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM (Ant & Phys) |
| − | ==Development==
| + | |sublink1 =Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology |
| − | <p>Lymphatic tissue develops during early life reaching maximum size during early adulthood. Some regression (involution) occurs as the animal ages but is not complete.</p>
| + | |subtext1 =PRIMARY LYMPHOID TISSUE (Ant & Phys) |
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| − | <p>The appendix is a blind ending out pouching of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caeca]] at the ileocaecal junction in the intestines. The lamina propria of the appendix contains a high number of [[Lymphocytes - Introduction|lymphocytes]] as well as having a number of lymphatic nodules.</p>
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| − | ==Function==
| + | [[Lymphoreticular/Haemotopoietic System - Appendix#Pathology|See here]] |
| − | <p>The appendix is a [[Bursa of Fabricius - Anatomy & Physiology|bursa]] equivalent organ and consequently has functions associated with maturation and differentiation of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B lymphocytes]].</p>
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| − | [[Category:Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue]]
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