The thymus gland is prominent in a child and can easily be seen on an x-ray, but it begins to shrink during childhood and continues to shrink through adult life. It never really goes away, but its mass is drastically reduced.
You can suffer from SEVERE psychological problems from being half child, half adult.
No, the thymus gland of adults transforms into fatty tissue.
pituitary gland CHEATERS!... <- You're darn right.
pituitary gland CHEATERS!... <- You're darn right.
The medical term meaning a thyroid gland that appears to be functioning within normal parameters is Euthyroid.
The thymus gland disappears in adults because it gradually decreases in size and activity after puberty. This shrinkage is a natural part of the aging process and is believed to be due to a decrease in the production of T cells and thymic tissue replacement by fat.
I'm not 100% certain what you mean by "male gland"; I'm assuming you are referring to the testicles. Adult male human testes are normally about 5 x 2 x 3 cm (adult female human testes are of course nonexistent).
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.
Problems with the pituarity gland, or poor diet. Take the child to a doctor.
The child's hypothalamus is not working correctly. - Apex
The child's hypothalamus is not working correctly. - Apex
Platypuses do not have any "poisonous" parts, but adult males have venomous spurs on their ankles. These spurs are attached to a venom gland in either thigh of the platypus.