A T lymphocyte activated in the GALT will subsequently home to all of the following except _____. (Select all that apply.) a. mucosal lymphoid tissues of lactating mammary glands b. the spleen c. mucosal lymphoid tissues of the respiratory tract d. systemic lymph nodes e. mucosal lymphoid tissues of the gastrointestinal tract f. lymphoid tissues of the skin.

A T lymphocyte activated in the GALT will subsequently home to all of the following except _____. (Select all that apply.) a. mucosal lymphoid tissues of lactating mammary glands b. the spleen c. mucosal lymphoid tissues of the respiratory tract d. systemic lymph nodes e. mucosal lymphoid tissues of the gastrointestinal tract f. lymphoid tissues of the skin.

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Chapter15: The Lymphatic And Immune Systems

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