Lymphoid nodules in the walls of the small intestine are called (the)
A)germinal centers.
B)thymic corpuscles.
C)nodes.
D)Peyer's patches.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Lymphoid nodules in the walls of the small intestine are called Peyer's patches. These patches are especially prominent in the distal part of the small intestine (ileum) and play an important role in the immune defense of the gut by producing and releasing antibodies to fight against invading pathogens.

Lymphoid Nodules in the Walls of the Small Intestine Are