Question : Which endocrine gland is found in the chest cavity?
Option 1: Pineal gland
Option 2: Thymus gland
Option 3: Adrenal gland
Option 4: Thyroid gland
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Correct Answer: Thymus gland
Solution : The correct option is the Thymus gland .
The endocrine glands are widely scattered throughout the body. The pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands are located in the skull. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are found in the neck, while the thymus gland is situated in the thoracic (chest) cavity. The thymus gland is the only active gland until adolescence. It strengthens the body's immunity to autoimmune illness.
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