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DiGeorge Syndrome is a congenital disorder in which patients have thymic aplasia, or a lack of a thymus. Which of the following would be a possible consequence of lacking a thymus?
1) Neutrophils which cannot release proteolytic enzymes
2) B cells which are incapable of producing antibodies
3) Dysfunctional phagocytes
4) None of these would be a consequence of thymic aplasia
5) Lack of viable T cells

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Answer:

5. Lack of viable T cells

Explanation:

The thymus is a crucial organ for the development and maturation of T cells, a type of lymphocyte involved in cell-mediated immunity. Without a functioning thymus, the production of T cells is impaired or absent, leading to a lack of viable T cells. This deficiency in T cells compromises the body's ability to mount an effective immune response against pathogens and increases the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

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