Which of the following glands is lost as the age advances?

Thyroid

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Thymus

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Pituitary

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Parathyroidy

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Solution

The correct option is B Thymus
Thymus is an endocrine gland situated below the thyroid gland.
It helps in the development of immunity by processing the T lymphocytes.
Thymus is small in newborn infants and gradually enlarges till puberty.
After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat.
So, the correct option is 'Thymus'.

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