Which of the following cells could be found in a lymphoid organ? (a) B lymphocytes (b) T...
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Which of the following cells could be found in a lymphoid organ?
(a) B lymphocytes
(b) T lymphocytes
(c) Plasma cells
(d) Macrophages
(e) All of the above.
Lymphoid Organs:
The organs concerned with immune reactions are called lymphoid organs. They contain lymphoid cells. The lymphoid cells and the lymphoid cells constitute the lymphoid system. The cells are developed from stem cells which are located in the bone marrow.
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The correct answer is All of the above .
Stem cells are developed into three lineages namely lymphoid, myeloid, erythroid lineage. The lymphoid...
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