Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following EXCEPT ____________ .
A) islets of Langerhans
B) lingual tonsils
C) Peyer's patches
D) palatine tonsils

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The islets of Langerhans are clusters of pancreatic cells that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, not part of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) system. MALT includes lymphoid tissues associated with mucosal surfaces, such as lingual tonsils, Peyer's patches, and palatine tonsils, which are involved in immune responses.

Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissues Include All of the Following EXCEPT ____________