Question

The letter T in T-lymphocytes refers to
(a) tonsil
(b) thalamus
(c) thymus
(d) thyroid

Answer 1

Answer:

The letter T in T-lymphocytes refers to thymus.

so, option c is correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

Thymus

Explanation:

The letter T in T-lymphocyte refers to Thymus. T cells or T lymphocytes are a type of lymphocyte, that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity. They can be distinguished from other lymphocytes, such as B cells and natural killer cells, by the presence of a T-cell receptor on the cell surface. They are called T cells because they mature in the thymus.