MALT constitutes about ___________ of the lymphoid tissue in human body.

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MALT(Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue):
MALT is a lymphoid cell network found in the submucosal layers of the gastrointestinal, vaginal, respiratory, and urinary systems, as well as the eyes, skin, thyroid, breasts, tonsils, and salivary glands.
It generates immunological responses to antigens found on all mucosal surfaces.
In the human body, it makes up 50% of the lymphoid tissue.
Final answer: MALT constitutes about 50% of the lymphoid tissue in the human body.

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