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==Introduction==

|linkpage =Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Anatomy & Physiology

|linktext = Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System

|tablelink = Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System (Table)- Anatomy & Physiology

''Or caecal (cecal) patch''

''Or caecal (cecal) patch''

<p>Present in rabbits, the appendix is a [[Primary Lymphoid Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|primary lymphoid tissue]] located at the ileocaecal junction and is part of the mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) and more specifically the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).</p>

<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>

==Development==

==Development==

<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>

<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>

==Structure==

==Structure==

<p>The appendix is a blind ending out pouching of the caeca at the ileocaecal junction in the intestines. The lamina propria of the appendix contains a high number of lymphocytes as well as having a number of lymphatic nodules.</p>

<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>

==Function==

==Function==

<p>The appendix is a [[Bursa of Fabricius - Anatomy & Physiology|bursa]] equivalent organ and consequently has functions associated with maturation and differentiation of [[Lymphocytes - Anatomy & Physiology#B Cells|B lymphocytes]].</p>

<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>

 

{{citation|initiallast = Dasso|initialfirst = J.F|2last = Obiakor|2first = H||3last = Bach|3first = H|4last = Anderson|4 first = A.O|finallast = Mage|finalfirst = R.G|year = 2000|jtitle = A morphological and immunohistological study of the human and rabbit appendix for comparison with the avian bursa|jor = Developmental & Comparative Immunology|vol = 24(8)|range = 797-814}}

 

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