Which structure in the chicken intestine contains prominent lymphoid tissue and helps monitor intestinal antigens?
Correct answer: D. Cecal tonsils
- A. Meckel's diverticulum
- B. Pancreatic ducts
- C. Duodenal villi
- D. Cecal tonsils
Explanation
The cecal tonsils are major lymphoid aggregates located near the junction of the small intestine and paired caeca. Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the embryonic yolk stalk and is not the principal lymphoid structure in this region.
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