Secondary lymphoid organs - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS

Antoine Micheau

The secondary lymphoid organs include lymph nodes, spleen, Peyer's patches, and mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues such as pharyngeal lymphoid ring (the tonsils) and adenoids. SLOs are sites where lymphocytes encounter antigens, leading to their activation and proliferation.

Anatomical hierarchy

Human anatomy 2

Human body >
Integrating systems >
Lymphoid organs >
Secondary lymphoid organs

Underlying structures:

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Lymphoid system >
Secondary lymphoid organs

Underlying structures:

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