In children born without a thymus, which would be the most serious symptom? Multiple Choice A very low population of T lymphocytes. A very low population of B lymphocytes. Elephantiasis of the lower limbs. Poor lymphatic return from the left arm.
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The thymus is responsible for the maturation of T lymphocytes. Therefore, the absence of a thymus would lead to a very low population of T lymphocytes. Show more…
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