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What happens to the thymus after puberty?
What happens to the thymus after puberty?
Where are immature T cells located within the thymus?
Where are immature T cells located within the thymus?
What characterizes secondary lymphoid organs?
What characterizes secondary lymphoid organs?
What types of cells are predominantly found in secondary lymphoid organs?
What types of cells are predominantly found in secondary lymphoid organs?
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What is the primary function of naïve lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid organs?
What is the primary function of naïve lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid organs?
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Study Notes
Thymus
- Responsible for T cell development and maturation throughout childhood.
- Enlarge during childhood; undergoes involution post-puberty, decreasing in size.
- Composed of an outer cortex and an inner medulla, facilitating T cell differentiation.
- Immature T cells are found in the cortex, while mature T cells reside in the medulla.
Secondary Lymphoid Organs
- Known as peripheral lymphoid organs or tissues, integral for immune response.
- Consist of lymphocyte aggregates supported by non-leukocyte stromal cells.
- Primarily populated with resident macrophages and dendritic cells, aiding immune surveillance.
- Naïve lymphocytes circulate between blood and secondary lymphoid organs, searching for antigens.
- Serve as activation sites for lymphocytes when they encounter specific antigens, initiating adaptive immune responses.
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Test your knowledge on the thymus and secondary lymphoid organs, which play crucial roles in the immune system. This quiz covers T cell development, the structure of these organs, and their functions in immune responses. Dive into the intricacies of the adaptive immune system and enhance your understanding of immunology.
