lymph node paracortex

The lymph node paracortex is the middle layer of the lymph node and is mostly populated by T cells and dendritic cells. The paracortex also contains specialised blood vessels called high endothelial venules which allow lymphocytes to enter the node.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure lymphoid tissue

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What is the lymph node paracortex?
The lymph node paracortex is the middle layer of the lymph node and is mostly populated by T cells and dendritic cells. The paracortex also contains specialised blood vessels called high endothelial venules which allow lymphocytes to enter the node.

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