NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the location of the thymus gland?
Options
- ABehind the pancreas
- BBetween the lungs behind the sternum
- CAbove the kidneys
- DIn front of the heart
Correct answer
B. Between the lungs behind the sternum
Step-by-step solution
The thymus gland is a lobular structure located between lungs behind sternum on the ventral side of aorta . The thymus plays a major role in the development of the immune system. This gland secretes the peptide hormones called thymosins. Thymosins play a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes, which provide cell-mediated immunity. In addition, thymosins also promote production of antibodies to provide humoral immunity. Thymus is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymo