BIOLOGY  -TEXT
BIOLOGY -TEXT
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781260710878
Author: Mader
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 42.4, Problem 1CYP
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The way in which involution of thymus can lead to decreased responses to vaccines in elderly persons.

Introduction:

Thymus is an immune organ which means it is such an organ that participates in the generation of immune response. This gland is a lymphoid gland that is located in the neck of vertebrate animals. Its function is to produce T-lymphocytes which are immune cells that help in clearing the microbes from the body along with other immune cells and components.

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