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Which term actually applies to a blend of several different complementary hormones that promote the maturation and functional competence of the immune system?

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Thymosin

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Thymosin is the term used to refer to a set of thymus polypeptide hormones that influence the maturation of T lymphocytes intended to play an active role in cell mediated immunity. Thymosin may serve as an immunotransmitter by modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and gonadal axes. It also helps to counteract the harmful effects of cortisol.

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