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प्रश्न
What would happen to the immune system if the thymus gland is removed from the body of a person?
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उत्तर
Thymus is the primary lymphoid organ. In the thymus gland, immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen-sensitive lymphocytes. If the thymus gland is removed from a person’s body, his immune system will become weak. The body becomes more vulnerable to infectious diseases as a result.
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