Thymic hormones

A. stimulate T-lymphocyte maturation and differentiation.
B. are produced by the cortical lymphocytes.
C. stimulate the activity of nurse cells.
D. are secreted in response to stimulation by activating hormones from the pituitary gland.
E. are stored in thymic corpuscles prior to release.


Answer: A

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