wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
20
You visited us 20 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Write the name of the hormone related to the following function:

Responsible for the development of immune system in human body.


Open in App
Solution

Thymus:

  1. The thymus is an organ of the immune system in the human body.
  2. This organ releases a hormone called thymosin that helps in the development of the body's immune system.
  3. It aids in the formation of lymphocytes and also helps in providing resistance to allergic reactions and infections.

Therefore, the hormone responsible for developing the immune system in the human body is thymosin.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Disorders of the Skeletal System
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon