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Chapter 7: Hematologic and Lymphatic Disorders

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How does the thymus help to develop the immune system?

Author: Alex Meek



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The thymus develops T lymphocytes which take part in the cell mediated immune response before they migrate to the lymph nodes and spleen. The thymus begins to atrophy at puberty and ceases to function in adulthood


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