Question

Baby Phelps was born without a thymus gland. Immediate plans were made for a transplant to be performed. In the meantime, baby Phelps was placed in strict isolation. Why was this done?

Answer 1

Thymus gland

Step-by-step explanation:

• Thymus is a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature, T cells mature in the cortex and migrate to medulla
• T cells do not produce antibodies, when antigen presenting cells bring antigens in the secondary lymphoid organ, T cells helps in their elimination
• There are two types of T cells: T helper cells and T-cytotoxic cells
• T helper cells carries membrane protein on surface and provides defense against both extracellular and intracellular pathogens
• T cytotoxic cells is the carrier of surface protein and provides defense against intracellular pathogens

So, baby Phelps was placed in strict isolation because it plays a vital role in protecting the baby's immune system