What is the role of the thymus in protecting the body against disease?
A) It houses decaying lymphocytes, recycling the nutrients within them.
B) It is the site of maturation of T lymphocytes and the production of thymosin.
C) It is the site of production and maturation of B lymphocytes.
D) Macrophages and monocytes are produced here and migrate to other tissues of the body.
Answer: B) It is the site of maturation of T lymphocytes and the production of thymosin.
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