Lymphoid Tissue
Description
Lymphoid Tissue is a type of Tissue that occurs both as discrete Organs and also as diffuse groups of cells not separated from surrounding Tissue. It is composed largely of Lymphocytes.
Lymphoid Tissue is a Component of these Organs
Digestive System
The Appendix consists almost entirely of Lymphoid Tissue.
Lymphatic Tissues of the Intestinesare known as Lacteals - they absorb digested fat , which is transported in the form of Chyle to the bloodstream and the Liver. Lymph fluid from Lacteals is a milky white color due to the presence of globules of Fats.
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