Question

Which one of the following is the thymus dependent area in lymph node?

• A. Cortical follicles
• B. Medulla
• C. Inlet duct
• D. Paracortical area

Answer 1

The correct option is D Paracortical area

• There are specific regions in the cortex of the lymph nodes. The paracortex is the region of the T-cells.
• The T-cells are the cells that are produced in the bone marrow and matures in the thymus gland.
• Hence, the paracortex region of the lymph node is dependent on the thymus gland.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.