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What is the primary function of thymus?
How much it is important to human?

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(i) The primary function of thymus is the production of immune competent .T. lymphocytes which provides cell mediated immunity.
(ii) Due to degeneration of thymus gland, thymosinc level decreases, as a result the immunity of old age people becomes weak and causes sickness.
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