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प्रश्न
Where is the thymus gland located and what is its function?
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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.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
Expand the following biological abbreviation:
TSH
Name the hormone produced by the following gland, giving one function:
Thyroid
Fill in the Blanks:
A hormone which influences the ossification of bones is ______.
Long answer question.
What will be the effect of thyroid gland atrophy on the human body?
Which is the only gland that stores its hormones?
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:
Thyroid hormones
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
