The human thymus begins to degenerate as early as one year after birth.This process is called ______ and is marked by the accumulation of ___ once occupied by thymocytes.

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The process of degeneration of the thymus is called involution and is marked by the accumulation of fat in the thymic tissue. This process begins as early as one year after birth. This option is the only one that correctly describes the process and the accumulation of fat.

The Human Thymus Begins to Degenerate as Early as One