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Lymphoid tissue present in epithelial lining of respiratory system is called

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GALT
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MALT
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Tonsils
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Alveolar epithelium
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The correct option is B MALT
There are lymphoid tissues that are present in the epithelial lining of organ systems that come in contact with the external environment, like the mucosal lining of the respiratory, urogenital and digestive systems. This portion of the lymphatic system is known as ‘Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue’ or MALT.

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