Q. Which gland is active only upto youth?

A
Pineal gland
B
Parathyroid
C
Thymus
D
None of these
Solution:

Thymus is an endocrine gland situated behind the sternum. This gland is very active during infancy but constricts as we reach puberty. This gland produces a hormone called thymosin. It is also known as ‘Youth hormone’. The major function of this gland is to control the activities and maturation of T lymphocytes which help to impart immunity.

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