Which of the following is NOT a part of MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)?
A. lymph nodes
B. tonsils
C. appendix
D. Peyer's patches
Ans: A. lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are scattered through the interior of the body. They are not a component of MALT as they are not associated with mucous membranes.
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