PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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T cell
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thymus gland
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lymph node
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histamine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your thymus is a gland that helps protect your immune system. Your thyroid is a gland in the endocrine system. It produces hormones that control your growth and metabolism (how your body uses energy). Your thyroid is located in the front of your neck, below your voice box (larynx).
Detailed explanation-2: -THE THYMUS IS A PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGAN ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF T LYMPHOCYTES WHICH ORCHESTRATE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES.
Detailed explanation-3: -This review demonstrates growing evidence for the hypothesis that endocrine factors from the pituitary and hypothalamus directly influence the development and function of the immune system. Both pituitary and hypothalamic hormones interfere with lymphocyte proliferation and function.
Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus is part of both the lymphatic system and the endocrine system.