The physiology and immunology of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue

Richtsmeier, W.J.; Shikhani, A.H.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 20(2): 219-228

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6665
PMID: 3299206
Document Number: 290932
The immunologic structure and function of the parapharyngeal lymphoid tissue are presented. The antigen-processing activities of the tonsils are compared to those of the adenoids and other mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues. Both immunoglobin synthesis and secretion as well as T-lymphocyte activities are described.

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