Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) is primarily located in which layer of small intestine?
Correct Answer: Lamina Propria
Description: GALT is composed of aggregated tissue in the form of peyer's patches and lymphnode follicles, and non-aggregated cells in Lamina propria and intraepitheial regions of small intestine. Ref: The Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Fibers and Prebiotics in The Gastrointestinal Tract By Teresa M. Paeschke, William R. Aimutis, Chapter 3; Nondigestible Carbohydrates and Digestive Health, Page 1974
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