Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43.3, Problem 1CC
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To discuss: The functional deficiency of immune system if the thymus is absent.
Concept introduction:
Lymphocytes develop from stem cells present in the bone marrow. There are two types of lymphocytes. They are “B” and “T” lymphocytes. Maturation of “B lymphocytes” takes place in the “bone marrow” itself. Maturation of “T lymphocytes” takes place in the thymus gland.
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