Thymus Flashcards

1
Q

Location

A

ventral part of superior mediastinum, behind the sternum

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2
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Function

A

T lymphocytes undergoing maturation and selecting t lymphocytes to migrate to secondary lymphatic organs

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3
Q

When is it largest

A

during neonatal period

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4
Q

Structure

A

right lobe, left lobe, lobules

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