Asked by khang nguyen on Jul 04, 2024
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The thymus is responsible for the maturation of B-lymphocytes.
B-lymphocytes
A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the humoral immunity component of the adaptive immune system.
Thymus
A small organ located in the upper chest under the sternum, where T-lymphocytes (T cells) mature and differentiate.
- Determine the key lymphatic organs and their contributions to physiological processes.
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JC
jessica cisnerosJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The thymus is responsible for the maturation of T-lymphocytes, not B-lymphocytes. B-lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the key lymphatic organs and their contributions to physiological processes.