PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

LYMPHO RETICULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lymphoid organ that programs T-cells and functions at peak levels during youth is the:
A
Thymus
B
Spleen
C
Peyer’s Patches
D
All of These
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thymus. The thymus is located behind the breastbone above the heart. This gland-like organ reaches full maturity only in children, and is then slowly transformed to fatty tissue. Special types of immune system cells called thymus cell lymphocytes (T cells) mature in the thymus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that makes and trains special white blood cells called T-cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -THE THYMUS IS A PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGAN ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF T LYMPHOCYTES WHICH ORCHESTRATE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ essential for the development of T lymphocytes, which orchestrate adaptive immune responses.

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