Read the following passage and answer the question :
The primary lymphoid organs are bone marrow and thymus, where immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen sensitive lymphocytes. They migrate to secondary lymphoid organ like spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils, Peyer’s patches of small intestine and appendix. All blood cells including lymphocytes are produced in bone marrow which is main lymphoid organ. Spleen is large reservoir of erythrocytes. It is large bean shaped organ mainly containing lymphocyte and phagocyte. It acts as filter of blood by trapping blood borne micro organism. Lymph nodes are small solid structures located at different points along lymphatic system. Antigens trapped in lymph node are responsible for activation of lymphocytes present there and cause the immune response. There is lymphoid tissue located within. Lining of major tracts like respiratory, digestive and urogenital tracts called mucous associated lymphoid tissue (MALT).
The primary lymphoid organ is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Bone marrow
Primary lymphoid organs are where immature lymphocytes develop into antigen-sensitive lymphocytes. The passage names two: the bone marrow and the thymus.
Option (2) Bone marrow — Correct. It is the main lymphoid organ, where all blood cells, lymphocytes included, are made.
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