MCQ
Which of the glands is often referred in relation with AIDS
  • A
    Thyroid
  • Thymus
  • C
    Adrenal
  • D
    Pancreas

Answer

Correct option: B.
Thymus
b

(b)Thymus is an important gland in the early part of human life and forms $T$-lymphocytes. It is referred in relation to AIDS because AIDS virus destroyes $T$-lymphocytes.
 

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