Which of the following glands is large sized at birth but reduces in size with aging?
A
Pineal
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B
Pituitary
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C
Thymus
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D
Thyroid
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Solution
The correct option is C Thymus Thymus is a lymphoid gland behind the breast bone. The T-lymphocytes complete their development in the thymus gland. This gland undergoes atrophy at puberty.