PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The role thymus glands have in human behavior and development is that it's important during puberty and makes sure a person develops a healthy immune system.
The gland is a soft, roughly triangular organ that's located in the upper chest region. It is rather large until puberty is over and then it starts shrinking and turning into fat.
It produces and secretes the hormone thymosin which is necessary for T cell development and production.
Develops and trains the T-lymphocytes (T cells) which is an important type of white blood cell during puberty. The T cells protect the body from bacteria, viruses, fungi and cancerous cells. The T cells aren't especially needed after puberty is finished.
The problems that may occur if the glands malfunction might be the DiGeorge's syndrome which affects the immune system. Another problem you could face is thymoma cancer which is when you have a tumor on the thymus gland.
