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The gland that regresses with age is

1. adrenal
2. gonad
3. thymus
4. thyroid

Correct answer: thymus

Solution

The thymus is most active in childhood, where it helps mature T lymphocytes. After puberty, it gradually shrinks and is replaced by fatty tissue, so it regresses with age.

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