Nonencapsulated lymphatic tissue called MALT includes all of the following except ________.

A) tonsils
B) Peyer patches
C) lymph nodes
D) diffuse lymphatic tissue

Nonencapsulated

Refers to tissues or structures not enclosed in a protective capsule.

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, a component of the immune system that works to protect the mucous membranes lining the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts.

Lymphatic Tissue

Lymphatic tissue is part of the immune system, comprised of a network of lymphoid organs, nodes, and ducts that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream.