ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Where are all lymphocytes produced?
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thymus
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bone marrow
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tonsils
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spleen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphocytes develop in the thymus and bone marrow (yellow), which are therefore called central (or primary) lymphoid organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -T cells arise from bone marrow and mature in the thymus. The thymus is a lymphatic system gland that functions principally to support the development of mature T cells (the “T “ in T cell lymphocyte stands thymus derived).
Detailed explanation-3: -The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells).
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