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Thymus. The thymus gland is the main organ of the lymphatic system. Located in the upper chest region, the primary function of this gland is to promote the development of specific cells of the immune system called T lymphocytes.he thymus gland acts to regulate the immune system through the development of immune cells responsible for cell mediated immunity. In addition to immune function, the thymus also produces hormones that promote growth and maturation.
Your thymus gland is where generic lymphocytes mature into T cells with the help of a thymus secreting hormone. And from there they are disseminated via your bloodstream to your lymph nodes and other lymph tissue.Your thymus also secretes hormones that help develop the lymphoid system.nd since your thymus contains different types of cells, other types of cancer can develop as well. When symptoms are present with thymoma or thymus cancer, then you may experience: 1  dysphagia. 2  chest pain. 3  hoarseness. 4  chronic cough. 5  breathing problems. 6  superior vena cava syndrome.