NEET Previous Year Question

The letter T in T-lymphocyte refers to :-

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AThymus
  2. BThyroid
  3. CThalamus
  4. DTonsil

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) The letter T in T-lymphocyte refers to Thymus. T cells or T lymphocytes are a type of lymphocyte, that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity. They can be distinguished from other lymphocytes, such as B cells and natural killer cells, by the presence of a T-cell receptor on the cell surface. They are called T cells because they mature in the thymus.

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