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Why does the thymus shrink with age class 10?

The thymus gland, essential for training immune cells during childhood, begins to shrink after puberty in a process known as involution. This natural biological process of thymic atrophy is a fundamental aspect of the aging immune system, gradually reducing its size and activity to conserve metabolic energy.

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