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Since the human thymus shrinks as one ages, one can surmise that the thymus: O plays its role early in life, allowing T cells to grow and mature O only has a protective function in newborns and infants O is not used unless one has major infections early in life O is a vestigial organ, no longer useful for most humans

Since the human thymus shrinks as one ages, one can surmise that the thymus: O plays its role early in life, allowing T cells to grow and mature O only has a protective function in newborns and infants O is not used unless one has major infections early in life O is a vestigial organ, no longer useful for most humans

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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Question 7 Since the human thymus shrinks as one ages, one can surmise that the thymus: O plays its role early in life, allowing T cells to grow and mature O only has a protective function in newborns and infants O is not used unless one has major infections early in life O is a vestigial organ, no longer useful for most humans
Transcribed Image Text:Question 7 Since the human thymus shrinks as one ages, one can surmise that the thymus: O plays its role early in life, allowing T cells to grow and mature O only has a protective function in newborns and infants O is not used unless one has major infections early in life O is a vestigial organ, no longer useful for most humans
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Transcribed Image Text:bronchioles [Choose] ( Choose ] lead to the alveolar ducts, which terminate in the alveoli cilia thin, sensitive structures where actual gas exchange occurs in lungs area that includes the lingual and palatine tonsils at back of mouth includes the visceral and parietal membranes around lungs cellular structures that propel mucus & particles toward pharynx alveoli TChoose ] pleura [ Choose ] oropharynx [ Choose ]
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