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ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationEndocrine Glands and HormonesEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Thymosins play role in
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
The hormone secreted by the thymus gland is thymosins (peptide hormones).
The functions of thymosins are,
A. Thymosins play an important role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes. These provide cell-mediated immunity.
B. These also provide humoral immunity by promoting the production of antibodies.
In old individuals, the production of thymosins is decreased as the thymus degenerates during old age. Thus the immune responses of old persons also become weak.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Endocrine Glands and Hormones
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