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Thymosin is responsible for balance of w...

Thymosin is responsible for balance of water and electrolytes in out body is

A

raising the blood sugar level

B

raising the blood calcium level

C

differentation of T-lymphocytes

D

decrease in blood RBC.

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Thymus secretes a hormone named thymosin which stimulates the development and differentation of T-cells increasing resitance to infections. It also hastens attainment of sexual maturity.
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