Thymus:

I: is located ventral to the heart/aorta
II: plays a major role in differentiation of T-lymphocytes
III: promotes production of antibodies
IV: enlarges with age

1. Only I, II and III are correct
2. Only I, III and IV are correct
3. Only II, III and IV are correct
4. I, II, III and IV are correct

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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The immune responses of old persons become weak.
Reason (R): Thymus is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased production of thymosins.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False.
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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