Question

Both B & T lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow; however, only the T lymphocytes travel to the ______ and mature there.

• A. Spleen
• B. Thymus
• C. Pituitary gland
• D. Adrenal gland

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Thymus

• B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow whereas T lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow but mature in the thymus gland.

• Both the lymphocytes recognize and destroy any pathogen that enters the bloodstream.