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Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths - Definition

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths (PALS) are a part of the white pulp of the spleen. 

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths - Anatomy

PALS are mainly made up of T cells, which are demonstrated by myeloid dendritic cells along with blood-borne antigens.

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths - Location

PALS surround the arteries. 

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths - Pictures

Know how these lymphatic structures look like from the following images.

Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths Picture
Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths Image
Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periarteriolar_lymphoid_sheaths
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/periarteriolar+lymphoid+sheath
http://pl.wikidoc.org/index.php/Periarteriolar_lymphoid_sheaths

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