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

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Thymus is responsible for maturation of lymphocytes and is one of the primary lymphoid organs. As enough T-cells are generated during the foetal stage (pre-birth), their removal does not impact immunity significantly. However, if thymus is removed during infancy, there may be some effect on the individual's immunity

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