Which of the endocrine gland is mainly concerned with immunity in man

Options

A. Parathyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Thymus gland
D. Posterior pituitary gland

Answer

C

Explanation

The hormone produced by thymus is thymosin that promotes the maturation of T – lymphocytes that provide cell – mediated immunity. It is a peptide hormone also helps in antibody production for providing humoral immunity.