Which of the Following Is a Function of the Thymus

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the thymus?

• A) It serves as the final site of lymphocyte development before birth.
• B) Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a group of hormones that enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells.
• C) Soon after birth, it begins to secrete a hormone that actively stimulates the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin.
• D) Both A and B are functions of the thymus.

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and processes.

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of cellular membranes without being embedded within the lipid bilayer, often involved in signaling pathways or cell adhesion.