Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Author: Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine:

The anatomy, location, changes through the life span, function in immunity, and the hormones produced by the thymus.

Introduction:

Glands are defined as a group of specialized cells that is able to produce secretions. Exocrine glands and endocrine glands are two major types of glands.

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Human Anatomy

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