GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thymus gland is located in the ____
A
chest
B
throat
C
abdomen
D
brain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The location of your thymus gland is in your upper chest behind your breastbone (sternum). It sits between your lungs in a part of your chest called the mediastinum. Your thymus is just in front of and above your heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thymus is located in the chest behind the breastbone. It plays a key role in immunity by producing white blood cells known as T cells. It also contributes to the production of hormones such as insulin. The organ’s primary function is maturing T cells, or T lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thymus gland is usually located behind the breastbone, in front of the heart, and between the lungs. In some people, though, this organ is found in the neck or upper chest.

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