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Which of the following lymphoid organs does not provide the sites for the interaction of lymphocytes with the antigen, which then proliferates to become effector cells?
Options
- ATonsils
- BPeyer's patches
- CBone marrow
- DSpleen
Correct answer
C. Bone marrow
Step-by-step solution
The primary lymphoid organs are bone marrow and thymus where immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen-sensitive lymphocytes. After maturation the lymphocytes migrate to secondary lymphoid organs like spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils, Peyer’s patches of small intestine and appendix. The secondary lymphoid organs provide the sites for interaction of lymphocytes with the antigen, which then proliferate to become effector cells.