A multilobed lymphatic organ that functions to process lymphocytes known as T cells and release them into the blood is called:
A) tonsil
B) trachea
C) thymus gland
D) salivary gland

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The multilobed lymphatic organ that processes lymphocytes known as T cells and releases them into the blood is called the thymus gland. T cells are important immune cells that help defend the body against infections and cancer. The thymus gland is located in the chest near the heart and is largest in infants and children but gradually shrinks in size as we age.

A Multilobed Lymphatic Organ That Functions to Process Lymphocytes Known