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A gland called 'Clock of ageing' that gradually reduces and degenerates in ageing is
A gland called 'Clock of ageing' that gradually reduces and degenerates in ageing is
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The correct option is B Thymus
- The thymus is the primary specialized lymphoid organ of the immune system. It gradually reduces with age.
- T cells or T lymphocytes mature within the thymus. Thymus reduces with age through a process called involution.
- This process has been observed in many vertebrates. This process starts during puberty, in middle age, the thymus changes from a primary lymphoid organ into fatty tissue.
So, the correct answer is option B.
- The thymus is the primary specialized lymphoid organ of the immune system. It gradually reduces with age.
- T cells or T lymphocytes mature within the thymus. Thymus reduces with age through a process called involution.
- This process has been observed in many vertebrates. This process starts during puberty, in middle age, the thymus changes from a primary lymphoid organ into fatty tissue.
So, the correct answer is option B.
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