everyday science MCQ #4244

Which of the following glands is large-sized at birth but reduces in size with aging?

everyday science MCQ #4244

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following glands is large-sized at birth but reduces in size with aging?

    • A) Pineal
    • B) Pituitary
    • C) Thymus
    • D) Thyroid

    Answer: Thymus

    Explanation: The thymus gland is largest in childhood and early adolescence, then gradually atrophies (involutes) with age, being replaced largely by fatty tissue in adults.