LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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What does the thymus do?
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Destroy cells
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Get rid of hormones
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Produce hormones (ex. thymosin) to program lymphocytes
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The thymus doesn’t function
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your thymus produces and releases several hormones including: Thymopoietin: fuels the production of T-cells and tells the pituitary gland to release hormones. Thymosin and thymulin: help make specialized types of T-cells. Thymic humoral factor: keeps your immune system working properly.
Detailed explanation-2: -THE THYMUS IS A PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGAN ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF T LYMPHOCYTES WHICH ORCHESTRATE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES.
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