Light micrograph section through a human thymus gland. The thymus gland is a small organ behind the breastbone that plays an important function both in the immune system and endocrine system. Though the thymus begins to atrophy during puberty, its effect in 'training' T lymphocytes to fight infections and even cancer lasts a lifetime. | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Downer, Nigel |
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