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The thymus is a gland not a muscle. It is part of the immune system in children and becomes dormant in an adult. I don't know what a thymus muscle is. Thomas A. Bea
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What is the reason for an enlarged thymus gland?
Myasthenia gravis is one cause
Can you tell if an enlarged thymus is cancerous just by an x-ray?
No that would require a biopsy.
Which is the major organ of lymphatic system?
Spleen is the major organ of lymphatic system of the body. But you have to remove the enlarged spleen to prevent, what is called as hypersplenism.
What is a disease that can affect the thymus gland?
Scientists beleive that disorder of thymus gland can cause Myasthenia Gravis , a disease of severe muscle weakness . In this antibodies are produced against Ach receptors of neuro-muscular junction .
What gland helps with our immune system?
The Thymus gland.
What is the organ in which t cells mature?
T cells mature in the thymus The T-cells mature in both the thymus gland and the organs known as tonsils.
What do you mean by Calf thymus DNA?
The thymus is an organ in the upper chest, which all mammals have. The calf thymus is a thymus that belongs to a calf. Calf thymus DNA, is the DNA that can be isolated from this calf thymus. Calf thymus DNA is used for many experiments, because the thymus has a very high yield of DNA (calf thymus DNA has a yield of approx. 2.542% (w/w))
What is the medical term meaning enlarged bladder and what is the treatment?
Cystomegaly Cysto - means bladder megaly- means enlarged
What is Cardiomyothapy?
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that impairs the heart muscle's ability to pump blood effectively This is due to a heart muscle that is: * abnormally enlarged * abnormally stiff * abnormally thick
Is a thymus plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and ummune systems?
thymus
When does the thymus begin to degenerate?
After puberty the thymus degenerate
What system is the thymus in?
The thymus is part of the immune system.
