EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Pituitary
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Thymus
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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: -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-3: -The thymus gland is a small organ that lies in the upper chest under the breastbone. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which protect the body against infections.