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what is the role of thymus in endocrine system

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Thymus:

Location: Dorsal side of the heart and the aorta

Importance: Development of the immune system

Secretion: Peptide hormone called thymosins

Role of thymosins:

Differentiation of T-lymphocytes (Cell Mediated Immunity)

Promotes production of antibodies (Humoral Immunity)

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