Question

Which gland is enlarged in a young child and what is the main function of the hormone it secretes?

O A) Pineal – seasonality and salt resorption
B) Thyroid - metabolism
C) Thymus - immune system development
D) Pancreas - calcium storage
E) Adrenal – secondary sexual characteristics

Answer 1

The right answer is option C, thymus.

Thymus helps in immune system development. Its located behind sternum and helps in maturation of T lymphocytes.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The thymus produces and secretes thymosin, a hormone necessary for T cell development and production. The thymus is special in that, unlike most organs, it is at its largest in children.