Thymus Gland

match the following feature with their glands. a. Sella tursica (features), (i) thymus (Glands). b. Atropy with age(features), parathyroid (Glands). c. Endemic disease(feature), Neurohypophysis (Glands). d.Hypercalcemic hormone (feature), thyroid(glands)

Which of the following are concerned with thymus gland? I. It is well-developed in new borns but reduces from adulthood to old age after sexual maturity. II. It is located in the posterior portion of the root of the third ventricle. III. It secretes hormone thymosin, which promotes immune competence in young T-lymphocytes. IV. It functions as biological clock. Choose the correct option.

Assertion :- Thymus undergoes no change even in old age. Reason:- Thymus being a part of body's immune system, tends to persist throughout life.

Cloacal thymus is another name of

Calf thymus is an important source of .

Assertion : Thymus degenerates in old, persons becomes weak Reason: Thymus degenerates in old, individuals resulting in decreased production of thymosin.

A person without thymus would not be able to

Assertion: PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone. Reason: Thymus degenerates in old individuals.