MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus is a small gland that’s part of your lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system is made up of a network of tissues, vessels and organs such as your tonsils, spleen and appendix. Your lymphatic system is a part of your immune system. It helps defend against infection and disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -[1] The thymus is the organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells; including small lymphocytes that protect the body against foreign antigens. The thymus is the source of cells that will live in the lymphoid tissues and supports their maturation and proper function.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus is defined as a primary lymphatic organ, the lymph nodes, MALT and spleen are secondary lymphatic organs.