Describe the gross anatomy of the thymus.
A) The thymus is a deep red,elongated organ covered by a capsule.It is soft and contains indentations for the organs surrounding it.
B) The thymus is a bean-shaped organ covered by a capsule with multiple afferent vessels and a single efferent vessel delivering lymph to it.
C) The thymus is an aggregate of lymphoid tissue without a capsule embedded in the epithelial lining of various organs.
D) The thymus is the largest visceral organ.It is a firm and reddish brown organ containing 4 lobes.
E) The thymus is a pink,grainy organ covered by a capsule that divides it into two lobes,which divide further into lobules.
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