If the thymus gland of an infant is removed, which of the following will not form? A. T lymphocytes B. B lymphocytes C. Erythrocytes D. Granulocytes
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If the thymus gland is removed, the production and maturation of T lymphocytes will be affected. B lymphocytes, erythrocytes, and granulocytes are not directly dependent on the thymus gland for their development. B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow, Show more…
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