Earlier in the history of Western medicine,surgeons did not know the immune function of the thymus gland and it was sometimes removed in children.What symptoms would you now predict these patients might display afterward?

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The thymus gland is responsible for the development and maturation of T-cells, which are important in recognizing and attacking foreign materials in the body. Without the thymus gland, patients are expected to have a reduced ability to recognize foreign material and distinguish it from body proteins. This can lead to autoimmunity where the body attacks itself or an increased susceptibility to infections.

Earlier in the History of Western Medicine,surgeons Did Not Know