Question

Which statement about the Thymus ?

• A. It is a bean-shaped organ that removes worn-out RBCs.
• B. It increases in size significantly during puberty.
• C. It is a bilobed organ located near the heart.
• D. It is a secondary lymphoid organ.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is a bilobed organ located near the heart.

• The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located near the heart and beneath the breastbone. It is large at birth but actually reduces in size by puberty.