If the thymus shrank and stopped making thymosins, we would expect to see an immediate decrease in the number of
A) B lymphocytes.
B) NK cells.
C) T cells.
D) neutrophils.
E) red blood cells.

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The thymus is the site where T cells mature and differentiate, and thymosins play a crucial role in this process. If the thymus shrank and stopped making thymosins, we would expect to see a decrease in the number of T cells, which are responsible for cell-mediated immunity. The other options (B lymphocytes, NK cells, neutrophils, and red blood cells) are not directly affected by the thymus or thymosins.

If the Thymus Shrank and Stopped Making Thymosins, We Would