Gut associated lymphoid tissue ( GALT) is primarily located in______________?
Correct answer: A. Lamina propria
- A. Lamina propria
- B. Submucosa
- C. Muscularis
- D. Serosa
Explanation
Most diffuse GALT is found in the lamina propria, where lymphocytes, plasma cells, and other immune cells monitor intestinal contents. Aggregated Peyer patches extend into the submucosa, but the primary general location is the lamina propria.
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