Which of the following statements regarding the thymus gland is FALSE?
A) The thymus is located in the mediastinum of the chest.
B) The thymus secretes thymosin.
C) The thymus is important for the proper development of the immune system.
D) The thymus increases in size throughout life.
D) The thymus increases in size throughout life.
The thymus decreases in size after adolescence, not increases. The other statements
regarding the thymus gland are true.
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