PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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Where is the thymus located?
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Legs
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Nose
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Stomach
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Chest
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus gland is in the chest, between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum. It is just in front of and above the heart. The thymus makes white blood cells called T lymphocytes. These are also called T cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -The thymus sits just in front of and above the heart. The thymus is divided into 2 halves, called lobes. It has an irregular shape. There are a lot of small bumps called lobules on its surface.
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