The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, tissue function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. The endocrine system consists of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal...
a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates. Also calledthy′mus gland`. ...
Aprimarylymphoidorgan,locatedinthesuperiormediastinumandlowerpartoftheneck,whichisnecessaryinearlylifeforthenormaldevelopmentofimmunologicfunction.Itreachesitsgreatestrelativeweightshortlyafterbirthanditsgreatestabsoluteweightatpuberty;itthenbeginstoinvolute,andmuchofthelymphoidtissueisreplacedbyfat.Thethymusconsistsoftwoirr...
Overview of the anatomy, function and main structures of the lymphatic system. Thymus (anterior view) The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located in the mediastinum. It consists of two lobes connected by an isthmus. Histologically, the thymus is divided into lobules, each one consisting of...
The gland has a privileged function in promoting the maturation process. The process of T-cell maturation includes a number of steps that are associated with different microenvironments. The most immature cells enter the lobules by the blood vasculature at the cortico-medullary junction, and move ...
What is the function of T cells in the immune system? Explain why the actions of the thymus demonstrate a close functional connection between the lymphatic system and the endocrine system. Other than its functions, what other functions are associated with the lymphatic system?
function of bone marrow to red blood cells and platelets, increase the number of erythrocytes and platelets, increase neutrophils, promote the reticuloendothelial system phagocytic eosinophils, inhibit proliferation of lymphoid tissue, and reduce eosinophi...
Nevertheless, the consequences of thymic involution in the peripheral pool of T-cells are still a matter of controversy. The control of the thymic function is very complex and involves intrathymic signals, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system. Both thymocytes and thymic stromal ...
Recherches experimentales sur rapport protable entre la function de thymus et celle des testicules Arch. Ital. Biol. (1898) J.E. Castro Orchidectomy and immune response C.J. Grossman Interactions between the gonadal steroids and the immune system Science (1985) F.T.A. Fitzpatrick et al. Rea...
The thymus gland regulates theimmune systemthrough the development of immune cells responsible for cell-mediated immunity. In addition to immune function, the thymus also produces hormones that promote growth and maturation. Thymic hormones influence structures of theendocrine system, including the pituitar...