SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q49

Which of the following glands is present between the lungs?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct option is option 4 i.e. Thymus.

Thymus The thymus gland, located behind your sternum and between your lungs, is only active until puberty. 
  After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat.
  The thymus gland is a small organ behind the breastbone that plays an important function both in the immune system and endocrine system.