Section 3
Lymph Cells and Tissues
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Lymphoid Cells
A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system.
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Lymphoid Tissue
Lymphoid tissue consists of many organs that play a role in the production and maturation of lymphocytes in the immune response.
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Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are small oval-shaped balls of lymphatic tissue distributed widely throughout the body and linked by lymphatic vessels.