NEET2024ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are produced. Statement II : Both bone marrow and thymus provide micro environments for the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes. In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- BStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- CStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Correct answer
D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Step-by-step solution
The correct answer is option no. (4) as both statements I and II are correct. In humans, the bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are produced. Both bone-marrow and thymus provide micro-environments for the development and maturation of Tlymphocytes. Options (1), (2) and (3) are incorrect.