The Thymus

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Where is the thymus located?

  • In the upper back part of the chest
  • In the posterior superior mediastinum
  • Behind the sternum and in front of the heart (correct)
  • In the lower front part of the chest

Which cells mature in the thymus?

  • T cells (correct)
  • Natural killer cells
  • Macrophages
  • B cells

What is the function of T cells in the immune system?

  • To produce antibodies
  • To produce cytokines
  • To engulf and destroy pathogens
  • To recognize and kill infected cells (correct)

What happens to the size of the thymus as a person grows older?

<p>It becomes smaller (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are thymocytes?

<p>Immature B cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Thymus and T Cells

  • The thymus is located in the chest, just behind the breastbone (sternum).
  • Immature cells called thymocytes mature in the thymus to become T cells (T lymphocytes).
  • The function of T cells is to recognize and attack infected cells or foreign substances in the body, playing a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
  • As a person grows older, the size of the thymus decreases, reducing its ability to produce new T cells.
  • Thymocytes are immature cells in the thymus that mature to become T cells, which then migrate to lymph nodes, spleen, and other lymphoid organs.

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