Thymus

Organ in the chest producing hormones like thymosin for immune system development.

Key Functions:

• Promotes T-cell maturation for immune response.
• Secretes thymosin and thymopoietin.
• Supports immune system development in early life.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (T-cell development)
• T Lymphocytes (matured by thymus)
• Hypothalamus (immune-endocrine interactions)