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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
Can you live without thymus gland?
One can live without a thymus gland in a sterile environment. Otherwise one cannot live without a thymus gland since there would be no way one can produce antibodies to fight off bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. The thymus is the main gland that produces the most antibodies. You can lead a very normal life without a Thymus gland. If removed in adulthood, other organs (such as bones) take on the production of T-cells for immunity. T-cells have a very long life and can support immunity requirements throughout a normal life span.
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 system is the thymus gland found in?
the thymus gland is located in the endocrine system
What is the body system of thymus gland?
The thymus gland is part of the immune system.
If a child born without a thymus gland why do they have to be in a germ free environment?
The thymus gland is the gland that produces T lymphocytes needed for fighting infections and bacteria. Without the the thymus gland the child has no way to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Which will result in sepsis and death, In other words no thymus gland, no way to fight infections.
Do humans have a large thymus gland?
No, the thymus gland of adults transforms into fatty tissue.
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.
Do adult humans have a large thymus gland?
No, the thymus gland of adults transforms into fatty tissue.
