One known function of the epithelial cells in the cortex of the thymus is to

A. Produce and secrete antibodies
B. Produce and secrete interleukin-1
C. Produce and secrete thymic hormones
D. Act as antigen-presenting cells


Ans: C. Produce and secrete thymic hormones

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