The appendix is a narrow tube which traps microorganisms from the digestive tract, and these microorganisms enter its wall and activate memory lymphocytes for long-term immunity. Another immune organ that traps microorganisms is the
A) thymus.
B) bone marrow.
C) palatine tonsil.
D) the spleen.

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The palatine tonsil is an immune organ that traps microorganisms from the food and air that enter the mouth, similar to the appendix's role in the digestive tract. It helps in the body's immune response by producing antibodies.

The Appendix Is a Narrow Tube Which Traps Microorganisms from the Digestive