Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________.
A) spleen
B) tonsils
C) lymph nodes
D) red bone marrow

Name: Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the ________. A) spleen B) tonsils C) lymph nodes D) red bone marrow
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Lymphocytes can develop and mature in the red bone marrow, where they differentiate from hematopoietic stem cells into B cells or T cells. While lymphocytes may also be found in the spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes, these organs mostly act to trap and process antigens.

Lymphocytes Can Develop and Mature in the ________