PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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reduces blood calcium level
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raises blood calcium level
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increases blood glucos
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programs âTâ lymphocytes
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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: -The thymus is a unique site for development of T lymphocytes. It provides an inductive environment for T lineage commitment and V(D)J recombination at the and TCR loci.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thymosin stimulates the development of T cells. Throughout your childhood years, white blood cells called lymphocytes pass through the thymus, where they are transformed into T cells.