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It 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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∙ 13y agothe thymus gland is located behind the breastbone rite above the heart
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∙ 15y agoThe location is referred to as retrosternal, and it means that it is just behind the upper part of the sternum, or breastbone.
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∙ 12y agoThe Thymus sits just superior to the heart and anterior to the Aorta.
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∙ 11y agoIn front of the heart and behind the sternum.
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∙ 13y agoThe thymus is located beneath (posterior to) the upper third of the sternum (chest bone).
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∙ 12y agoAnterior mediastinum. Between heart/pericardium and sternum.
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∙ 11y agoIn the chest - behind the Sternum.
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∙ 11y agoIn between lungs
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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.
Which gland plays important roles in both the immune and cardiovascular systems?
The THYMUS GLAND
What is the difference in the thymus in a fetal pig or in a young cat compared to the thymus in the adult pig or cat?
Dr. Tina Walker of Lost River Animal Hospital in Baker, West Virginia says the thymus of a fetal pig or cat atrophy's as they reach adulthood. The thymus of cats and pigs act the same as a human's thymus.
Which endocrine gland is composed of two lobes?
Pituitary gland
What hormone produces the T cell?
Thymine from the thymus gland.
What organ in the lymphatic system is less important as we age?
The lymphatic or lymphoid organ that decreases in size and in function as a person ages is the thymus gland. The thymus gland, which is situated in the chest area, is important because it plays a major role in the immune system. It is in this gland that T-cells are produced.
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))
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.
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
When was Thymus pannonicus created?
Thymus pannonicus was created in 1785.
Is thymus a plant or animal cell?
Thymus is a plant or an herb.
What part of cow is sweetbreads?
The thymus glands
Which gland stimulates the immune system?
Thymus (Apex)
