The Thymus

question 26

Multiple Choice

The thymus

• A)is the site of maturational processing for T lymphocytes
• B)secretes a collection of hormones important in maintaining the T-cell lineage
• C)gradually atrophies and becomes less important as an individual matures
• D)is a lymphoid organ
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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