Human B lymphocytes mature in an intestinal region called the bursa. True or False?
Answer (2)
B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow in humans, not in the bursa. The bursa of Fabricius is specific to birds. Therefore, the statement is false when referring to human B lymphocyte maturation. ;
The statement is false because human B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow, not the bursa. The bursa of Fabricius is specific to birds. Understanding the differences in immune system maturation between species clarifies this concept.
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