Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134424941
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 4RC
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The purpose of the blood–thymus barrier.

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The thymus is one of the lymphatic organs, which produces T (thymus-dependent) cells. It is known as the primary lymphatic organ, wherein the lymphocytes are made and become mature. It comprises the reticular cells, thymic corpuscles, and developing T cells. The blood capillaries in the thymus make a blood–thymus barrier.

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