OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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The thymus is a lymphoid organ that directly fights antigens.
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True
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False
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Neither above
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Immunity within the thymus If the thymus is a site of infection, it may recruit an immune response against invading pathogens.
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