Which gland atrophies in adults?

Pancreas gland

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Thymus gland

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Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

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The correct option is B Thymus gland
Thymus gland is a prominent gland at birth but gradually atrophies in the adult. It is a soft, pinkish, bilobed mass of lymphoid tissue. It secretes a hormone thymosin which is involved in producing immunity.

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