T-Lymphocytes are matured in thymus glands and they are produced in:
Correct answer: B. Bone marrow
- A. Thymus glands
- B. Bone marrow
- C. Pancreas
- D. Heart
Explanation
T cells originate from hematopoietic stem cells which are produced in the bone marrow. Some of these multipotent cells will become progenitor cells that leave the bone marrow and travel to the thymus via the blood. In the thymus, these cells mature. T cells are named after their thymus-dependent development.
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