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Chapter 35.3, Problem 2CC
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The cells and functions that would be deficient, if child were born without a thymus. Determine the functions do cell-surface antigen receptors fulfill for memory B-cells.

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The thymus is a gland which is responsible for the development of T-cells which are one of the important types of white blood cells and play an important role in the immune system.

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