Question

The “T” lymphocytes are differentiated to resist infection in the _______________
i) parathyroid gland
ii) lymph gland
iii) thymus gland
iv) adrenal gland

Answer 1

thymus
because t in T-lymphocyte stands for the same and B in B-lymphocyte stands for bonemarrow

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (iii)

The T-lymphocytes are differentiated to resist infection in the thymus gland.

● Explaination -

• T-lymphocytes are produced from hematopoietic stem cells inside the bone marrow.
• But it is sent to thymus for differentiation. Hence, T in T-lymphocytes.
• T-lymphocytes are basic requirement for cellular immunity.
• They are divided into - helper T-cells, cytotoxic T-cells, regulating T-cells.

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