Question

The thymus gland is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?

Options

• Maturation and differentiation of T-lymphocytes

• Filtration of blood and removal of old erythrocytes

• Formation of all blood cells

• Filtration of lymph and trapping of antigens

Answer 1

The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located in the upper chest (thoracic cavity) that is responsible for the maturation and differentiation of T-lymphocytes. It is particularly large in children and gradually shrinks with age as T-cell production decreases.