MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

THYMUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Can we eat the Thymus?
A
No
B
Yes
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All thymes (and there are over 350 species in the genus Thymus) are edible and this includes varieties usually thought of as ornamental or medicinal. However, some are more popular in cooking than others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thymus may help treat viral infections It’s thought that the supplements may boost your immune system and help your body fight against these viral infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name refers to two glands usually harvested from calves or lambs: the thymus, near the throat, and the pancreas, near the stomach. Both glands have a mild mineral flavor, luxuriously soft texture, and distinct subtle sweetness, which food historians suggest is the origin of their more romantic name.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Thymus sits behind the top of the breastbone, and serves as a site for T-cell differentiation. This organ gets smaller as the animal ages. The thymus has two pieces; both pieces together are provided. Available from adult (typically fewer than 30 months of age), calf (fewer than 12 months of age), or fetal bovine.

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