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Where is the thymus located?


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Thymus:

  1. The thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that produces T-cells.
  2. The thymus is found between the lungs, behind the sternum on the aorta’s ventral side.
  3. T-cells help to fight infections and are produced by the thymus before birth.

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