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What are enlarged bunches of lymphoid tissue called?

Lymphoid tissue includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and "tonsils" which are located in the throat.Enlarged bunches of lymphoid tissue are usually swollen lymph nodes.Smaller bunches of lymphoid tissues usually refer to the tonsils.


Mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart?

Thymus


What lymphoid tissue is located in the digestive tract?

The digestive tract is generally not associated with lymphoid tissue, with the exception of small collections of lymphocytes such as Peyer's patches.


Is thyroid a lymphoid tissue?

no, thyroid is not a lymphoid tissue but a gland.


Are lymphoid organs larger than lymphoid tissue?

Lymphoid tissue is what makes lymphoid organs so to answer your question, yes.


What is the lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity called?

Adenoids


What is the medical term meaning Collection of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx?

Lymphoid tissue includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and "tonsils" which are located in the throat.The tonsils are lymphoid tissue which line the pharynx or throat.Nasopharyngeal indicates the area of the internal openings of the nose and mouth.Names and locations of tonsillar divisions: Adenoids = aka Pharyngeal tonsils or Luschka located at the nose.Tonsils = aka Palatine located at the oropharynx (back of the mouth).Tubal = located at the opening of the auditory tubes.Lingual = located at the tongue "root".Cerebral = located above the nasal openings.Nasal = located within the nasal cavity


Do lymphoid mass make lymphoid tissue?

Tonsil


What is the lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity called?

It is the diffusion system of small concentrations of lymphoid tissue near oral cavity,eg. tonsils,adenoids.


Where can lymphoid tissue be found?

Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive system such as the tonsils


Stem cells responsible for the process of lymphopoiesis are located where?

lymphoid stem cell locations: lymphoid tissue (including thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes) and red bone marrow.


Where Lymphoid tissue is found?

this is true!