Which Gland Shrinks in Size During Adulthood, and Has Hormones

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood, and has hormones that function in maturation of T-lymphocytes?

• A)lymph nodes
• B)thymus
• C)spleen
• D)galt
• E)tonsils

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept typically developed during infancy.

Piaget's Theory

A theory of cognitive development that outlines how children's abilities to think and reason progress through several stages from infancy to adolescence.

Cognitive Development

The development and transformation in cognitive skills, which include the ability to think, reason, and comprehend.

Maturation

The unfolding of genetically determined traits, structures, and functions.