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Which gland atrophies in adults?

A

Pancreas gland

B

Thymus gland

C

Adreanal gland

D

Thyroid gland

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Thyrmus gland is a prominent gland at birth but gradually atrophies in the adult. It secretes a hormone thymosin which is involved in producing imminity.
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