PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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pituitary
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thyroid
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thymus
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pancreas
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -A note from Cleveland Clinic As part of your lymphatic system, your thymus gland produced special white blood cells called T-cells that help your immune system. Most of your T-cells matured by the time you hit puberty, and they should help protect you against disease and infection for life.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is Thymic Hyperplasia? Thymic hyperplasia is a condition in which the thymus gland is inflamed. This is a benign condition and can be associated with a number of other medical conditions, such as thyroid abnormalities. Thymic hyperplasia can also be seen in association with MG.