Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ?
A. Bone marrow
B. Tonsils
C. Spleen
D. Lymph node
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Primary lymphoid organs are where lymphocytes are produced and mature. Bone marrow (where B cells mature) and thymus (where T cells mature) are primary. Secondary lymphoid organs, like spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils, are where mature lymphocytes encounter antigens and initiate immune responses. The bone marrow also is the site of hematopoiesis.

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