Q. Thymus gland is

 266  162 Chemical Coordination and Integration Report Error

Solution:

The thymus gland is a lobular structure located between lungs behind sternum on the ventral side of aorta. The thymus plays a major role in the development of the immune system. Thymus is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymosing. As a result, the immune responses of old persons become weak.