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Which gland is most active during the early years of life and plays a critical role in the development of a child's immune system?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. Adrenal gland B. Ovaries C. Thymus gland

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Both the adrenal gland and thymus gland are important to a developing child, from the nurturing of the child in the ovaries. However, the thymus becomes more important as it plays a critical role in the development of a child's immune system. The answer here is C. thymus
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The "Thymus gland" is the choice among the choices given in the question that is most active during the early years of life and plays a critical role in the development of a child's immune system. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".
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