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The pancreas is involved in glucose control. The neck of the pancreas is found at the level of L1 (the level of the transpyloric plane).
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Glucose level control
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The adrenal glands which sit atop the kidney are involved in cortisol production. Specifically, the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex produces cortisol, and other glucocorticoids.
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Cortisol level control
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The thymus gland is labelled and is present in children and adolescents, at which point it is located in the anterior mediastinum. The thymus is responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells. It is typically absent in adults.
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Development of the immune system
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The thyroid gland is located within the anterior neck, spanning from C5-T1 vertebrae.
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Development of the thyroid gland
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The thoracic duct is the main lymphatic vessel that drains lymph into the venous system, draining lymph from approximately 75% of the body. The thoracic duct travels from T12 to the root of the neck.
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Lymphatic drainage
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Thoracic anatomy
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