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Movement of sodium ions into the muscle cell at the neuromuscular junction causes which of the following?
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10. Cell Signaling
Introduction to Cell Signaling
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The thymus is most active during which stage of human development?
A
Prenatal development
B
Old age
C
Childhood
D
Adulthood
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Understand the role of the thymus: The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ responsible for the maturation of T-cells, which are critical for the adaptive immune system.
Recognize the timeline of thymus activity: The thymus is most active during early life, particularly in childhood, as it is essential for building a robust immune system.
Note the changes in thymus activity over time: After childhood, the thymus begins to shrink and becomes less active, a process known as thymic involution. By adulthood and old age, its function is significantly reduced.
Eliminate incorrect options: Prenatal development is not the most active stage for the thymus, as it becomes fully functional after birth. Similarly, adulthood and old age are characterized by reduced thymus activity.
Conclude that the thymus is most active during childhood, as this is the period when the immune system is being developed and strengthened.
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