The thymus Select one: O a. is fully developed at birth. b. begins to degrade shortly after birth. is organized into cortex and medulla regions in capsules. Od. supports the development of the thymocytes which are stimulated by contact with the thymic stroma. e. all the choices are correct. OC.

The thymus Select one: O a. is fully developed at birth. b. begins to degrade shortly after birth. is organized into cortex and medulla regions in capsules. Od. supports the development of the thymocytes which are stimulated by contact with the thymic stroma. e. all the choices are correct. OC.

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The thymus
Select one:
is fully developed at birth.
b. begins to degrade shortly after birth.
is organized into cortex and medulla regions in capsules.
O d.
supports the development of the thymocytes which are stimulated by contact with the thymic stroma.
e. all the choices are correct.
a.
c.

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