EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Thymus is related to AIDS as it the first developing lymphoid organ whose main function is to develop immature T cells into immunocompetent T cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. The adrenal gland has been known to be a common site of opportunistic infections and tumors that define the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) ever since the first autopsy data were published.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your thymus gland is also part of your endocrine system. Your endocrine system makes and releases hormones that control the functions of your body. Your thymus produces and releases several hormones including: Thymopoietin: fuels the production of T-cells and tells the pituitary gland to release hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus is classified as an endocrine gland rather than an exocrine gland because it does not secrete any substances onto a surface through ducts.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main difference between thymus and thyroid is that thymus is mainly involved in the development and differentiation of T cells whereas thyroid is mainly involved in the secretion of thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which govern the metabolism.