The physiology and immunology of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue.
The immunologic structure and function of the parapharyngeal lymphoid tissue are presented. The antigen-processing activities of the tonsils are compared to those of the adenoids and other mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues. Both immunoglobin synthesis and secretion as well as T-lymphocyte activities are described.
Richtsmeier
W J
WJ
Shikhani
A H
AH
D000234:Adenoids / Q000276:immunology*; D000917:Antibody Formation; D006801:Humans; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory / Q000276:immunology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000276:immunology*
D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory