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A newborn who is accidentally given a drug that destroys the thymus would most likely

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Be unable to differentiate and mature T cells

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Thymus is a lymhoid organ of the immune system. It is located behind the sternum( breast bone). The thymus provides a suitable environment for T cells developments from precursor cells. The thymus ensures proper development of T cells that are functional in fighting infected cells.

When the Thymus is destroyed it signifies inability for the T-cells to mature and be differentiated.

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