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BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPHOID ORGANS

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The macrophages of the aggregated lymphatic follicles found in the walls of the small intestine destroy bacteria and prevent the bacteria from infecting and penetrating the walls of the intestine. These aggregated follicles are also known as ____
A
Peyer’s patches
B
chyme
C
chyle
D
interstitial fluid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peyer’s patches are small masses of lymphoid tissue found throughout the wall of the ileum region of the small intestine of mammals. It is also known as lymphoid nodules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peyer’s patches are small masses of lymphatic tissue found throughout the ileum region of the small intestine. Also known as aggregated lymphoid nodules, they form an important part of the immune system by monitoring intestinal bacteria populations and preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines.

Detailed explanation-3: -also known as aggregated lymphatic follicles, are found in the walls of the small intestines. They resemble tonsils and produce macrophages. Their macrophages destroy bacteria and prevent bacteria from penetrating the walls of the small intestines.

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