Thymus Gland

Question 1

This is located in the mediastinum, above the heart, it has two lobes and each lobe is covered by a capsule. Each lobe is divided into smaller lobules by trabeculae.

Answer 1

thymus gland

Question 2

Where is the thymus gland located?

Answer 2

in the mediastinum above the heart

Question 3

How many lobes does the thymus gland have, what are they covered by, and how are they divided?

Answer 3

2 lobes
covered by a capsule
each lobe is divided into smaller lobules by trabeculae

Question 4

What happens to the thymus gland after puberty?

Answer 4

it shrinks

Question 5

This has an outer covering, and a cortex that surrounds the middle (medulla)?

Answer 5

thymus gland lobules

Question 6

The thymus gland doesn’t have lymphoid follicles but is instead the site of what?

Answer 6

T cell maturation

Question 7

The thymus gland is a primary lymphatic organ what are its 3 functions?

Answer 7

• functions in maturation of the T-lymphocytes
• doesn’t destroy antigens
• protected from antigens by blood thymus barrier

Question 8

The thymus gland functions in the maturation of T-lymphocytes but not what?

Answer 8

T-cell activation

Question 9

What does the thymus gland not destroy?

Answer 9

antigen

Question 10

Why is the thymus gland protected from antigens?

Answer 10

because of the blood thymus barrier

Question 11

the acquisition of specific receptors and self-tolerance

Answer 11

maturation of T lymphocytes

Question 12

gives them the ability to destroy antigen (foreign invaders)

Answer 12

activation of T lymphocytes