Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Thymus Gland

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the thymus gland?

• A) The thymus gland lacks a capsule.
• B) The thymus gland contains many reticular fibers.
• C) The thymus gland decreases in size after age 60.
• D) Lymphocytes are found only in the medulla of the thymus gland.
• E) The thymus increases in size with aging.

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Definitions:

Neural Message

Information transmitted within the nervous system, typically in the form of electrical and chemical signals across neurons.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Electric Potential

A measure of potential energy per unit charge in an electric field, representing the work required to move a charge from one point to another against an electric field.

Resting State

A period of mental and physical inactivity during which an individual's consciousness is engaged but not focused on the external environment, often used in neuroimaging studies.