What is the function of the thymus?
a. Traps pathogens in lymph.
b. Filters the blood.
c. Mediates inflammation
d. Serves as the site of T lymphocyte maturation

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Answer:

The correct option is d. Serves as the site of T lymphocyte maturation

Explanation:

Thymus, a specialized primary organ of the nervous system, is a part of the lymphatic system. It is present in the upper front part of our chest, behind the sternum and between the lungs.

The thymus has two lobes, each containing a central medulla and a peripheral cortex surrounded by a outer capsule.

The main function of the thymus is the maturation of T cells or T lymphocytes and it occurs in the medulla of the thymus.

Therefore, the thymus provides a site for the T cells to mature.

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