GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thymus gland promotes maturation of T lymphocytes.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Before birth and throughout childhood, the thymus is instrumental in the production and maturation of T-lymphocytes or T cells, a specific type of white blood cell that protects the body from certain threats, including viruses and infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: It is not true that the thymus gland is the site of B-cell maturation. The thymus gland is the site of T-cell maturation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary function of the thymus gland is to train special white blood cells called T-lymphocytes or T-cells. White blood cells (lymphocytes) travel from your bone marrow to your thymus. The lymphocytes mature and become specialized T-cells in your thymus. After the T-cells have matured, they enter your bloodstream.

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