Which one of the following glands is involved in the production of lymphocytes:
Correct answer: B. Thymus
- A. Pineal
- B. Thymus
- C. Pituitary
- D. Andrenal
Explanation
The thymus is a specialized primary lymphoid organ of the immune system. Within the thymus, lymphocytes or T cells mature. T cells are critical to the adaptive immune system, where the body adapts specifically to foreign invaders.
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