Which of the following describes the distribution of lymphocytes within the body?
A) 75% exist in peripheral blood, 25% in lymph nodes and spleen
B) 50% exist in the circulating pool, 50% in the marginating pool
C) 95% are found in the lymph nodes and spleen, 5% in the peripheral blood
D) 80% are short-lived, 20% are long lived

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The majority of lymphocytes are found in lymphoid tissues such as the lymph nodes and spleen, not in the peripheral blood. This distribution allows them to effectively respond to pathogens encountered in these key immune system sites.

Which of the Following Describes the Distribution of Lymphocytes Within