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Bone marrow and thymus, where lymphocytes form and mature, are the ___ lymphoid organs:

Answer: Primary.

  • A Secondary
  • B Primary
  • C Tertiary
  • D Accessory

Correct answer: B. Primary

Explanation: The primary (central) lymphoid organs - bone marrow and thymus - are where lymphocytes are produced and mature.

Antibody (Y-shaped) Binding an Antigenconstant region (Fc)variable regionvariable regionantigenantigen2 identical heavy chains+ 2 identical light chains

An antibody is Y-shaped, with two identical antigen-binding sites at the tips of the variable regions - each shaped to recognise one specific antigen - while the constant (Fc) region at the base is recognised by immune cells to trigger further responses.

Concept context

Innate and adaptive immunity, B cells, T cells, antibodies, vaccines, and immune disorders. Critical for NEET.

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