Chapter 22, Problem 22.2.12AYLO

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The anatomical, functional, positional and histological aspects of thymus and the alterations observed with progression in age.

Introduction:

The thymus is an endocrine gland that releases hormones such as thymosin. Thymosin regulates the developing T-cells of the immune system. These T-cells or lymphocytes arise from thymus only. Thus, the thymus is a crucial part of both the endocrine and immune system.