Biology as Poetry: Immunology

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Secondary Lymphoid Organs

Sites within the body of storage and activation of lymphocytes.

These sites include lymph nodes and the spleen as well as such immune system components as Peyer's patches and tonsils. Secondary lymphoid organs are also known as peripheral lymphoid organs. See also primary lymphoid organs.

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