Many immune-related cellular activities are often impaired in aged patients. Which lymphoid organ(s) normally develop less functionality and increasing amounts of adipose tissue with age?

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The thymus is the primary lymphoid organ that undergoes age-related involution, characterized by a decrease in functional tissue and an increase in adipose tissue, leading to reduced T-cell production.

Many Immune-Related Cellular Activities Are Often Impaired in Aged Patients