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Cortex Of Thymus
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Summary
The
Cortex of the thymus
is the outer region of the
Thymus Gland
, crucial for the development and
Selection of T-cells
, a
Type of lymphocyte
essential for
Adaptive Immunity
. It is densely packed with
Immature T-cells
, or thymocytes, which undergo positive and
Negative selection processes
to ensure they can recognize foreign antigens without
Attacking the body's own tissues
.
Concepts
T-cell Development
Thymocyte Selection
Positive Selection
Negative Selection
Adaptive Immunity
Lymphocyte
Thymus Gland
Immune System
Antigen Recognition
Autoimmunity
Cortex And Medulla Of Thymus
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