With respect to the lymphatic system, what do the letters in the acronym MALT stand for?

A. Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue
B. Multiple-antigen lymphocyte target
C. Multiple-antibody lymphocyte test
D. Membrane-adhering lymphatic T-cells
E. None of the choices is correct.


Answer: A

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