Of the following lymphatic tissues/structures, the immune cells found in __________ are the most likely to initiate an immune response against food-borne pathogens.
A) mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
B) the spleen
C) lymph nodes
D) the thymus

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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is found in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, which is directly involved with the digestion and absorption of food. Therefore, immune cells in MALT are strategically positioned to encounter and initiate immune responses against food-borne pathogens.

Of the Following Lymphatic Tissues/structures, the Immune Cells Found in __________