Question

the thymus is ____________. a larger in adults. b larger in children. c the same size in adults and children.

Explanation:

The thymus is a lymphoid organ important for immune system development. In children, the thymus is relatively larger (it grows until puberty and then gradually shrinks with age, becoming smaller in adults). So option B is correct as the thymus is larger in children compared to adults.

Answer:

B. larger in children.