IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHOCYTE SUBPOPULATION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the followings are lymphoid organs except for
A
Spleen
B
Thymus
C
Pancreas
D
Bone marrow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The thyroid gland and pancreas are not considered lymphoid tissue or lymphoid organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary lymphoid organs: These organs include the bone marrow and the thymus. They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs: These organs include the lymph nodes, the spleen, the tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance in the bowel).

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