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What would happen to immune system, if thymus gland is removed from the body of a person?

Thymus gland is present in front of the sternum between the lungs. This gland is large in size at the time of birth and helps in the maturation of T-lymphocytes. If thymus gland is removed from the body of a person T-lymphocytes would not be able to mature. This would compromise the immune system and the individual would be more susceptible to various diseases.


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