PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Promotes a strong immune system by producing T-cells (T-lymphocytes)
A
epinephrine
B
insulin
C
thymosin
D
testosterone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus produces and secretes thymosin, a hormone necessary for T cell development and production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thymosin increases production of T-cell growth factor by normal human peripheral blood lymphocytes.-PMC.

Detailed explanation-3: -T cells are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow. They help protect the body from infection and may help fight cancer. Also called T lymphocyte and thymocyte. Blood cell development.

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