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Which of the gland can be related to ageing?
Which of the gland can be related to ageing?
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The correct option is A Thymus
- The thymus gland is a lobular structure located between lungs behind sternum on the ventral side of the aorta.
- It secretes a peptide hormone called Thymosin. Thymosin plays a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell-mediated immunity. In addition, thymosins also promote the production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity.
- The thymus gland is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymosins. As a result, the immune responses of old persons become weak. Hence Thymus gland can be related to aging.
- So, the correct answer is 'Thymus'.
- The thymus gland is a lobular structure located between lungs behind sternum on the ventral side of the aorta.
- It secretes a peptide hormone called Thymosin. Thymosin plays a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell-mediated immunity. In addition, thymosins also promote the production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity.
- The thymus gland is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymosins. As a result, the immune responses of old persons become weak. Hence Thymus gland can be related to aging.
- So, the correct answer is 'Thymus'.
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