Neonatal thymectomy leads to -
Thymectomy in neonates results in a modest but significant decrease in T-lymphocyte levels, but there is no compromise in immune function.T-cells origin from paracoical areas Reff: www.mayoclinic.com
Decreased size of germinal center
Decreased size of paracoical areas
Increased antibody production by B cells
Increased bone marrow production of lymphocytes
Immunology