The Thymic Cortex Has a Substantial Population of Macrophages in Addition

question 35

Multiple Choice

The thymic cortex has a substantial population of macrophages in addition to the developing T cells (i.e., thymocytes) . These macrophages are extremely useful in:

• A) Eliminating bacterial infections in the thymus
• B) Producing cytokines that promote T cell maturation
• C) Engulfing apoptotic thymocytes
• D) Maintaining the structural integrity of the thymic organ
• E) Inducing inflammatory signals to increase blood flow to the thymus

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