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Which of the following glands is large sized at birth but reduces in size with ageing?
Which of the following glands is large sized at birth but reduces in size with ageing?
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The correct option is C Thymus
Pineal:
Pineal gland releases melatonin which plays a role in the sleep wake cycle. Its size does not get reduced on aging.
Pituitary:
Pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is known as a master endocrine gland that controls hormone release from other endocrine glands. Its size does not get reduced on aging.
Thymus:
Thymus gland located in the chest, in between the lungs behind the sternum are the primary lymphoid organs. The T cells undergo maturation in the thymus. As age advances, the size of the thymus is reduced. This causes decreased immunity in the elderly and aged persons.
Thyroid:
Thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces hormones including T4,T3 and calcitonin. Its size also doesn’t get reduced on aging.
Final answer c. Thymus
Pineal:
Pineal gland releases melatonin which plays a role in the sleep wake cycle. Its size does not get reduced on aging.
Pituitary:
Pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is known as a master endocrine gland that controls hormone release from other endocrine glands. Its size does not get reduced on aging.
Thymus:
Thymus gland located in the chest, in between the lungs behind the sternum are the primary lymphoid organs. The T cells undergo maturation in the thymus. As age advances, the size of the thymus is reduced. This causes decreased immunity in the elderly and aged persons.
Thyroid:
Thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces hormones including T4,T3 and calcitonin. Its size also doesn’t get reduced on aging.
Final answer c. Thymus
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