Define the term MALT. What is its function?
What will be an ideal response
MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues. It includes Peyer's patches, the appendix, and the tonsils in the digestive tract, lymphoid follicles in the walls of the bronchi, and genitourinary tract. Collectively, MALT protects passages open to the exterior from foreign matter invading the walls.
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