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The regression in size of 
is associated with reduction in the power of defense against invasion by pathogens with ageing.
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• The reduction in size of thymus is associated with the reduction in power of defense against invasion by pathogens with ageing.
• Thymus is responsible for the maturation of T-lymphocytes and Tlymphocytes help in providing cellmediated immunity. However, with advancing age, there is reduction in the size of thymus resulting in weakend immunity in people.
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