In general, lymphocytes
A) spend most of their time in lymphatic tissue.
B) have relatively short life spans.
C) have two nuclei.
D) are produced and mature only in red bone marrow.
E) are located primarily in the blood stream.

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Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells that primarily reside in the lymphatic tissue, such as lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils. They play a crucial role in the immune system by recognizing and attacking foreign antigens.

Answer: B) 
 Lymphocytes have relatively short life spans, with a half-life ranging from a few days to several weeks. They constantly need to be replenished to maintain an effective immune response.

Answer: D) 
 Lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow from stem cells, but their maturation process occurs in different locations depending on the type of lymphocyte. For example, T lymphocytes mature in the thymus gland, while B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow.

Therefore, the best choice is A) and B).

In General, Lymphocytes