Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. T lymphocytes mature in the thymus.
2. The thymus reaches its largest functional size in mid-adulthood.
3. The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the palatine tonsils.
4. The tonsils located on either side of the throat are called the lingual tonsils.
5. The pharyngeal tonsils are also known as the adenoids.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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