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Chemical Coordination and Integration
Thymus gland
Location : The thymus gland is a lobular structure located between the lungs and behind sternum on the ventral side of aorta.
Hormone : Secretes thymosin hormone. Thymosin is a peptide hormone.
Functions of the hormones :
1. It plays a major role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes which provide cell-mediated immunity.
2. It promotes the production of antibodies.
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