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Thymus

2015-01-19 13:42:29 UTC

Definition

2015-01-29 15:48:47 UTC

The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system.

The thymus is composed of two identical lobes and is located anatomically in the anterior superior mediastinum, in front of the heart and behind the sternum.

Hormones produced

2015-01-29 15:52:00 UTC

Thymosin

How it is stimulated

2015-01-29 15:52:57 UTC

It stimulates the development of disease-fighting T cells.

T-cell development in thymus gland

achutha_karuppi — 2015-01-29 22:35:41 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E_UxnC_L2o

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When is the thymus gland most active

achutha_karuppi — 2015-01-29 22:38:21 UTC

Thymus gland is only active until puberty.After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fa

What happens to the thymus during this period

achutha_karuppi — 2015-01-29 22:39:46 UTC

Throughout your childhood years, white blood cells called lymphocytes pass through the thymus, where they are transformed into T cells.

Once T cells have fully matured in the thymus, they migrate to the lymph nodes (groups of immune system cells) throughout the body, where they aid the immune system in fighting disease. However, some lymphocytes, regardless if they reside in the lymph nodes or thymus, can develop into cancers (known as Hodgkin disease and non-Hodgkin lymphomas).

Though the thymus gland is only active until puberty, its double-duty function as an endocrine and lymphatic gland plays a significant role in your long-term health.

Where is the thymus located?

achutha_karuppi — 2015-01-29 22:42:00 UTC

Effects of Hormone

2015-01-29 23:22:51 UTC

Thymosin helps in the developing and the production of T cells.