Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology

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IMMUNOLOGY

Introduction

Also referred to as the reticuloendothelial system or mononuclear phagocytic system. It is compromised of primary and secondary lymphoid systems that are composed of lymphoid tissues that both mature and proliferate lymphocytes.

Primary lymphoid tissues

• Appendix/caecal pouch
• Bone marrow
• Bursa of Fabricius
• Foetal Liver
• Ileal Peyer's Patch
• Thymus

Secondary lymphoid tissues

• Bone marrow
• Lymph nodes
• Regional lymphoid tissue
• Spleen
• Tonsils