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a. Name one primary and one secondary lymphoid organ in the human body. b. How do they differ in their functions? |
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Answer» a. Primary lymphoid organ: Bone marrow/thymus. Secondary lymphoid organ: Spleen/Lymph nodes/Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). (Any one) b. Primary lymphoid organs are the sites where immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen sensitive lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs are the sites where the lymphocytes interact with antigens and proliferate to become effector cells. |
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