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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

What gland atrophies with age? Exploring the thymus and other age-related changes

The human body is in a constant state of change, and certain organs are particularly susceptible to the effects of time. It is a well-established fact in medical science that the thymus, a critical organ for immune function, undergoes a dramatic process of atrophy with age.

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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

Is true or false the thymus continues to enlarge as a person ages? Understanding Thymic Involution

The thymus gland reaches its largest functional size around puberty before beginning a natural process of decline. We answer the common question: **Is true or false the thymus continues to enlarge as a person ages?**, and explore the science behind this fundamental change in the immune system.

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