Multiple choice

Maturation and differentiation of lymphocytes in the foetus occur under the influence of

  1. adrenaline

  2. non-adreanline

  3. thyroxine

  4. thymosin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thymosin is the hormone secreted by the thymus gland that stimulates the maturation and differentiation of lymphocytes (T-cells) in the fetus. Adrenaline, non-adrenaline (norepinephrine), and thyroxine are not involved in lymphocyte maturation.