Problem: In humans, B cells mature in the _____ and T cells mature in the _____.A. GALT; liverB. Bursa, thymusC. Bone marrow; thymusD. Lymph nodes; spleenE. Bone marrow; spleen

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B cells and T cells are white blood cells that are part of the body's immune response. B cells are responsible in making antibodies while T cells are involved in identification of antigens and killing them. Both cells are known to have originated from the bone marrow.

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In humans, B cells mature in the _____ and T cells mature in the _____.

A. GALT; liver

B. Bursa, thymus

C. Bone marrow; thymus

D. Lymph nodes; spleen

E. Bone marrow; spleen

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