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Damage to thymus in a child may lead to:

1. a reduction in haemoglobin content of blood
2. a reduction in stem cell production
3. loss of antibody mediated immunity
4. loss of cell mediated immunity

Correct answer: loss of cell mediated immunity

Solution

The thymus is where T lymphocytes mature and become functional. If it is damaged in a child, T-cell development is impaired, leading to loss of cell-mediated immunity rather than antibody-mediated immunity.

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