Multiple Choice
The thymic cortex has a substantial population of macrophages in addition to the developing T cells (i.e., thymocytes) . These macrophages are extremely useful in:
A) Eliminating bacterial infections in the thymus
B) Producing cytokines that promote T cell maturation
C) Engulfing apoptotic thymocytes
D) Maintaining the structural integrity of the thymic organ
E) Inducing inflammatory signals to increase blood flow to the thymus
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