After maturation, in primary lymphoid organs, the lymphocytes migrate for interaction with antigens to secondary lymphoid organ(s…

Question

After maturation, in primary lymphoid organs, the lymphocytes migrate for interaction with antigens to secondary lymphoid organ(s)/tissue(s) like: A. thymus, B. bone marrow, C. spleen, D. lymph nodes, E. Peyer's patches.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. B, C, D only
2. B. A, B, C only
3. C. E, A, B only
4. D. C, D, E only (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — C, D, E only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is C, D, E only.

Key Points

• Primary lymphoid organs (bone marrow and thymus) are where lymphocytes mature.
• Secondary lymphoid organs, where matured lymphocytes interact with antigens, are the spleen, lymph nodes and Peyer's patches (plus tonsils and appendix).