NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thymosins are secreted by
A
thyroid
B
parathyroid
C
thymus
D
pituitary
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 gland is a pinkish, bilobed gland situated near the heart, between the lungs and posterior to the sternum. The hormone secreted by this gland is called thymosin, which regulates the production of lymphocytes to protect the body from allergies and infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thymosin hormone is one such chemical. It is secreted by the thymus gland, which is located in the chest, between the lungs. Its role in the body is to stimulate the production of T lymphocytes, which play a very important role in our immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus produces hormones (thymosin, thymulin, thymopoietin) that stimulate other parts of the immune system (e.g., lymph nodes) to function.

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