Q193 / 200 · NEET 2024 · Zoology
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 :
- 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.
- Correct answerDBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
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.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.