Difference between revisions of "Category:Lymphoreticular System"
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|pagetitle =Lymphoreticular System | |pagetitle =Lymphoreticular System | ||
|pagebody =Also referred to as the '''reticuloendothelial system''' or '''mononuclear phagocytic system.''' | |pagebody =Also referred to as the '''reticuloendothelial system''' or '''mononuclear phagocytic system.''' | ||
| − | It is comprised of | + | It is comprised of primary lymphoid organs (bone marrow, bursa of fabricius, the foetal liver and the thymus) which are responsible for the production of lymphocytes and the secondary lymphoid organs which function to provide an environment where lymphocytes can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces. |
The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells. | The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells. | ||
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Lymphoreticular System
Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system.
It is comprised of primary lymphoid organs (bone marrow, bursa of fabricius, the foetal liver and the thymus) which are responsible for the production of lymphocytes and the secondary lymphoid organs which function to provide an environment where lymphocytes can react to antigen from the tissue fluid, blood and mucosal surfaces.
The main functions of the lymphoreticular system are removal of senescent cells and production of immune cells.Content
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Pages in category "Lymphoreticular System"
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