Where is the thymus gland located in a pig?

A) anterior to the heart
B) posterior to the heart
C) in the cervical region anterior to the trachea
D) inferior to the heart
E) None of these is correct.


A
Explanation:
B) The thymus gland is located anterior to the heart.
C) The thymus gland is located anterior to the heart.
D) The thymus gland is located anterior to the heart.
E) The thymus gland is located anterior to the heart.

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