GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gland that helps fight infection
A
pituitary
B
thyroid
C
thymus
D
pancreas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus gland is in the chest between the lungs. It makes white blood cells (T lymphocytes) which are part of the immune system and help fight infection. The thymus gland is in the chest, between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thymus gland, which lies near the heart and is often called the heart sweetbread, is the best one. The thymus and thyroid glands and the pancreas are included under the term sweetbreads.

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