Plant and Animal Hormones — Science STD 10 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePlant and Animal Hormones2 Marks
Question
Write a short note on the thymus gland.
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Answer
The thymus gland is partly an endocrine gland and partly a lymphoid gland. It is located in the upper part of the chest covering the lower end of the trachea. Thymosin is the hormone secreted by Thymus. Functions:
It has a stimulatory effect on the immune function.
It stimulates the production and differentiation of lymphocytes.
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