What hormone produced by the thymus gland is essential for the maturation of the immune system?

A) triiodothyronine
B) parathyroid hormone
C) calcitonin
D) thymosin


D
Explanation:
A) Triiodothyronine is produced by the thyroid gland.
B) Parathyroid is produced by the parathyroid gland.
C) Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland.

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