T cell maturation

Differentiation of T Cells Within the Thymus

Posted on August 3, 2025 by anatomy

Differentiation of T Cells Within the Thymus: T cells originate in the bone marrow but undergo maturation in the thymus, where they differentiate through positive and negative selection processes to become functional immune cells capable of recognizing specific antigens while View Diagram Differentiation of T Cells Within the Thymus→

The Location Structure and Histology of the Thymus

Posted on July 11, 2025 by anatomy

The Location Structure and Histology of the Thymus: The thymus is located in the anterior mediastinum, made of lobules containing cortex and medulla, and supports T cell maturation, especially in childhood.