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The thymus is an organ located in the upper anterior portion of the chest cavity. It is a pinky grey organ its size is large at birth, but dies completely by the second decade of life. Its job is to nurture the lymphocytes, (Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that plays an important and integral role in the body's defenses) and it does so by secreting a hormone. It is also part of the endocrine system.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe thymus gland is located in the upper thorax behind the sternum, but below the thyroid gland.
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∙ 13y agoIt is a gland just above the heart. It plays an important role in the development of the immune response to invasion of the body by pathogens.
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What gland helps with our immune system?
The Thymus gland.
What gland produces thymosin?
Thymosin is produced by the thymus gland of the endocrine system.Thymus GlandThe Thymus Gland.The thymus gland is the organ that secretes thymosin.The Thymus gland
What is the ductless gland under the breastbone?
Thymus gland"The thymus gland lies just beneath the upper part of the breastbone in the middle of the chest.
What is the large gland on top of the heart and lungs?
Thymus Gland
What cavity is the thymus gland found in?
The thymus gland is responsible for regulating the immune system. The thymus gland is located in the upper chest cavity.
What is the body system of thymus gland?
The thymus gland is part of the immune system.
What system is the thymus gland found in?
the thymus gland is located in the endocrine system
Which endocrine gland is composed of two lobes?
Pituitary gland
Which gland plays important roles in both the immune and cardiovascular systems?
The THYMUS GLAND
Do humans have a large thymus gland?
No, the thymus gland of adults transforms into fatty tissue.
Is the thymus gland found in men and women?
Yes, both sexes have the thymus gland
What cavity is the thymus found in?
The thymus gland is responsible for regulating the immune system. The thymus gland is located in the upper chest cavity.
