Which of the following is the primary lymphoid organ where T‑lymphocytes mature?
Answer
Thymus
The correct answer is Thymus — Select "Thymus" as the correct option.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the organ responsible for T‑cell maturation.
- Recall that T‑cells develop from progenitor cells in the bone marrow but migrate to another organ for maturation.
- Recognize that the thymus provides the microenvironment for T‑cell selection and maturation.
- Select "Thymus" as the correct option.
Common mistake: Confusing thymus with bone marrow as the site of T‑cell maturation
Concept tested: Primary lymphoid organ for T cells
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