The thymus gland secretes thymosin and thymopoietin, which aid in developing T lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell involved in immunity. Identify the location of the gland
A) Attached to the thalamus in the brain
B) Above the kidneys
C) Connected by a stalk to the hypothalamus in the brain
D) In the upper part of the chest above or near the heart
D
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N older adult is prescribed lansoprazole
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