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Which organ atrophies shrinks when lymph nodes mature?

thymus


What produces rbcs and platelets?

Largest In infants and shrinks with age


What is very large in a child and will atrophy in advanced age?

The thymus is an organ in children that is very large as it plays a key role in the development of the immune system. As we age, the thymus gland gradually shrinks and becomes less active, a process known as thymic involution.


Which part of a girl becomes small with increasing age?

The thymus gland shrinks in size with age.


What lymphatic tissue shrinks with age?

Thymus gland is the lymphatic tissue that commonly shrinks with age. It is responsible for producing T-cells important for immune function, and its size diminishes as we grow older.


Which organ disappears in adults?

The thymus is an organ that typically disappears or shrinks significantly in adults. It plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system during childhood, producing T lymphocytes. As we age, the function of the thymus diminishes, and it may become mostly fatty tissue in adulthood.


Is there an age limit for organ donation?

The organ donor does not have to be the same age as the organ receiver. Whether or not a person can donate an organ depends on physical condition,


What organ that shrinks in size after puberty is?

The Thymus shrinks after puberty. It is most active in early life, developing the immune system prenatally and in early infancy. It is the location were T Cells (T lymphocytes) mature (VERY IMPORTANT). When it shrink in size it replaced by fat and connective tissue.


Which organ enlarges with age?

Heart


What is the age when you eventually start losing memory?

18.Your brains stops and shrinks because it is old that is why you get a car at 16 .


What is the age when you eventually start losing your memory?

18.Your brains stops and shrinks because it is old that is why you get a car at 16 .


What organ regresses considerably with age?

The thymus is the organ that regresses considerably with age.