Which Gland Shrinks in Size During Adulthood, and Has Hormones

question 14

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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General Lineage Species Concept

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The state in which different populations cannot interbreed or produce viable offspring, leading to the formation of distinct species.

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