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Involved in the development of immune system, including the production of White Blood Cells such as T-lymphocytes
A
adrenals
B
parathyroid
C
thymus
D
testes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bone marrow is extremely important to the immune system because all the body’s blood cells (including T and B lymphocytes) originate in the bone marrow. B lymphocytes remain in the marrow to mature, while T lymphocytes travel to the thymus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphocytes. They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful invaders.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common cells of the immune system can be categorized as lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells), neutrophils, and monocytes/ macrophages. These are all types of white blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both B and T lymphocytes originate in the bone marrow but only B lymphocytes mature there; T lymphocytes migrate to the thymus to undergo their maturation.

Detailed explanation-5: -B cells: Also known as B-lymphocytes, these cells produce antibodies to help the immune system mount a response to infection. T cells: Also known as T-lymphocytes, these white blood cells help recognize and remove infection-causing cells. More items

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