Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Where is the thymus gland located and what is its function?
Advertisements
उत्तर
The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum in front of the heart. This secretes a hormone thymosin which stimulates the lymphocytes to destroy invading microorganisms and antigens. It degenerates on aging, decreasing the immunity in old age.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
The thyroid gland is called as nature gland.
Goiter is usually observed in people living in hilly regions.
Draw and label the structure of thyroid gland.
The growth and functions of the thyroid gland are controlled by ______.
Which hormone requires iodine for its formation?
Which diseases is caused by the hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids?
A child has low BMR, delayed puberty and mental retardation. Identify the disease.
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Name the following;
Diseases caused due to hypothyroidism.
