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What is lymphocytes contained in the thymus gland that acts on antigens?
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Where do T cells become immunocompetent?
Lymphocytes... more specifically T lymphocytes.
If a child born without a thymus gland why do they have to be in a germ free environment?
The thymus gland is the gland that produces T lymphocytes needed for fighting infections and bacteria. Without the the thymus gland the child has no way to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Which will result in sepsis and death, In other words no thymus gland, no way to fight infections.
Which gland promotes development of certain lymphocytes?
Thymus gland does by secreting a group of hormones called thymosins, that affect production and differentiation of certain white blood cells which are T lymphocytes
What organ is the thymus gland in?
It produces lymphocytes and assists in producing immunity.
The hormones secreted by the thymus are called?
The gland produces thymosins, which are hormones that stimulate the development of antibodies. The thymus also produces T-lymphocytes which are white blood cells that fight infections and destroy abnormal cells.
What are lymphocytes formed in thymus gland that act on antigens?
t cells
T cells mature in the thymus gland?
Yes, T lymphocytes mature in the Thymus Gland.
Where do t-lymphocytes mature?
T lymphocytes undergo their final maturation in the thymus, hence why they are called 'T cells'.
Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood and has hormones that function in maturation of T lymphocytes?
the thymus gland
What is a short definition for thymus?
A gland that produces lymphocytes.
What lymphocytes does the thymus gland produce?
t cells
Where do T cells become immunocompetent?
Lymphocytes... more specifically T lymphocytes.
What regulates the development and differentiation of T lymphocytes?
Thymus Gland
Which endocrine gland promotes maturation of T lymphocytes and the development of immunity?
Thymus Gland
What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of t lymphocytes?
thymus gland
What controls the thymus gland?
It doesn't really "control" anything but is where your T lymphocytes (T for thymus) gain their immunocompetency.
What hormone programs T lymphocytes?
Thymosin, from the Thymus gland. Erik
