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The maturation of T-lymphocytes occur in the

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Bone marrow.

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Spleen.

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Kidney.

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Thymus.

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Solution

The correct option is D Thymus.
T-lymphocytes are an integral part of the human immune system. It mainly helps in cell-mediated immune response. T cells gets matures and functional in thymus. It is a primary lymphoid organ.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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