'Mammalian thymus' is mainly concerned with

Regulation of body growth

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Immunological functions

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Secretion of thyrotropin

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Regulation of body temperature

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Immunological functions

The thymus gland secretes the hormone called thymosin.

Thymosine stimulates the differentiation of T-lymphocytes which are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

Thymosine also promotes the production of antibodies which are part of the humoral immunity of the body.

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