Question
The immune response of old persons becomes weak. Which endocrine gland is responsible for this? Name the hormone secreted by this gland and state the role of hormone in maintaining the immune system?
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Answer
- Thymus gland is responsible for this.
- It secretes hormone thymosin.
- Thymosins play a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes that provide cell-mediated immunity.
- They also stimulate the formation of antibodies that provide humoral immunity.
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