Thymus Flashcards
1
Q
Location of thymus
A
anteriosuperior mediastinum
2
Q
Function of thymus
A
T-cell maturation
3
Q
Thymus is derived from…
A
Third pharyngeal pouch
4
Q
The cortex of thymus is…
A
dense with immature T-cells
5
Q
The medulla of thymus is…
A
pale and has mature T-cells and Hassal corpuscles
6
Q
Hassal corpuscles is…
A
located in medulla of thymus and has epithelial reticular cells
7
Q
Hypoplastic thymus is seen in what conditions?
A
DiGeorges syndrome & severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
8
Q
Benign neoplasm of thymus
A
Thymoma
9
Q
Thymoma is associated with what two conditions
A
Myasthenia gravis and Superior vena cava syndrome
