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Which of these statements is false about thymus?(a) Differentiation of T-lymphocytes take place here(b) It secretes thymosin(c) It is intact for persons of all ages(d) Promotes production of antibodiesThis question was posed to me in examination.My enquiry is from Chemical Control and Coordination in section Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Right answer is (C) It is INTACT for persons of all ages

Easiest explanation: Thymus is an endocrine gland situated between the lungs and BEHIND the sternum. It SECRETES thymosin and the differentiation of T-lymphocytes takes place here. It promotes antibody production. HOWEVER, the thymus degenerates in old individuals.



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