if the thymus gland is taken out of a three year old child then what problems will the child experience later in life
he will be prone to baterial infections
he will be prone to viral and fungal infections
he will have dwarfism
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The thymus gland is located in the chest, behind the sternum. T-cells are produced in the bone marrow. These cells migrate to the thymus. The thymus gland is responsible for the differentiation and maturity of the T-cells. These mature T-cells are released in the bloodstream to fight against infections. The T-cells work in coordination with the B-cells to destroy the bacteria, viruses and other foreign antigens. If any damage is caused to the thymus during childhood may cause lack or less number of mature T-cells. This will cause the child to become more prone to infections. Thus, there will be lack or loss of cell-mediated immunity provided by the T-cells.
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