Question

The letter T in T-lymphocytes refers to

• A. Thyroid
• B. Thymus
• C. Tonsil
• D. Thalamus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Thymus

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. T-lymphocytes are a particular type of lymphocyte that the thymus gland produces or processes and actively contributes to the immune response.
2. The lymphatic system has a tiny gland called the thymus that produces and develops T-cells, specialized white blood cells.
3. Your immune system fights sickness and infection with the aid of the T-cells.
4. Before birth, your thymus gland produces the majority of your T-cells.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

A popular blood test to assess how effectively the thyroid gland is functioning is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test.

Option C:

The tonsils are a pair of soft tissue masses at the back of the throat called palatine tonsils (pharynx).

Option D:

The medial and lateral geniculate nuclei, the pulvinar, and the lateral nuclei of the thalamus are all located in the lateral section of the brain, which is the phylogenetically youngest region of the thalamus (neothalamus).

Final answer:

The letter T in T-lymphocytes refers to thymus.