What is the Thymus gland? What is its function? its connection to the Immune System? you might have asked. The Thymus gland, at the forward base of the neck, plays a key role in the immunological defense system, stimulating production of white blood cells that fight disease and infection.hat is the Thymus gland? What is its function? its connection to the Immune System? you might have asked. The Thymus gland, at the forward base of the neck, plays a key role in the immunological defense system, stimulating production of white blood cells that fight disease and infection.
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Gaile Owens, left, gets a hug from a supporter before she talks about her time on death row with her son, Stephen Owens and his wife, Lisa, and author Ken Abraham at a First Amendment Center on Thursday Oct. 3, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo: Larry McCormack, The Tennessean).