Lymphoid organs are different from lymphoid tissues in that lymphoid organs
A) contain lymphocytes and lymphoid tissues do not.
B) are found in the digestive tract and lymphoid tissues are found in the thorax.
C) are separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous capsule and lymphoid tissues are not.
D) A and C only
E) all of the above

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Lymphoid organs are separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous capsule, while lymphoid tissues are not. This is the primary difference between the two. Choice A is incorrect because lymphocytes are present in both lymphoid organs and tissues. Choice B is incorrect because lymphoid organs can be found throughout the body, not just in the digestive tract, while lymphoid tissues can be found in various locations such as the thorax, neck, and groin.

Lymphoid Organs Are Different from Lymphoid Tissues in That Lymphoid