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Where is the thymus located?
Where is the thymus located?
- In the abdomen
- In the chest (correct)
- In the head
- In the legs
At what age does the thymus begin to deteriorate?
At what age does the thymus begin to deteriorate?
- After birth
- After puberty (correct)
- After age 50
- After age 60
What is the weight of the thymus in a person over 50 years old?
What is the weight of the thymus in a person over 50 years old?
- 40 grams
- 30 grams
- 20 grams
- Less than 15 grams (correct)
How many thymic lobes is the thymus divided into?
How many thymic lobes is the thymus divided into?
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What is the function of the reticular epithelial cells in the cortex of the thymus?
What is the function of the reticular epithelial cells in the cortex of the thymus?
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What is the function of thymic hormones?
What is the function of thymic hormones?
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What is the structure of each thymic lobule?
What is the structure of each thymic lobule?
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What type of lymphocytes divide in the cortex of the thymus?
What type of lymphocytes divide in the cortex of the thymus?
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Where do mature T cells leave the thymus from?
Where do mature T cells leave the thymus from?
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What is the weight of the thymus in newborn infants and young children?
What is the weight of the thymus in newborn infants and young children?
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What is the function of T lymphocytes?
What is the function of T lymphocytes?
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What is the function of cytokines?
What is the function of cytokines?
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