Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
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Chapter 21, Problem 8RQ
Which one of the following lymphoid organs does not contain lymphoid follicles or germinal centers?
a. lymph nodes,
b. spleen,
c. thymus,
d. aggregated lymphoid nodules,
e. tonsils.
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Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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