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Where is the thymus gland located? Which hormone does it secrete?


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Thymus gland:

  1. The thymus gland is a pinkish, bilobed gland situated near the heart, between the lungs and posterior to the sternum.
  2. The hormone secreted by this gland is called thymosin, which regulates the production of lymphocytes to protect the body from allergies and infections.

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