Analogy — Match the organ with its location: Pituitary : Brain :: Thymus : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Chest
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The relationship is organ→primary location. The pituitary gland is located in the brain; we must decide where the thymus is chiefly located.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Pituitary → brain (sella turcica region).
- Thymus → a lymphoid organ in the anterior mediastinum behind the sternum.
Concept / Approach:Choose the most accurate, broad anatomical region comparable to “brain.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify thymus location: thoracic cavity, retrosternal area.2) Among options, “Chest” is the correct broad region.3) Therefore, pituitary:brain :: thymus:chest.Verification / Alternative check:Standard anatomy places the thymus in the chest (anterior mediastinum), especially prominent in children.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Larynx: located in neck; not thymus.
- Spinal cord: neural tissue in vertebral canal; not an organ site for thymus.
- Throat: vague; thymus is below this region.
- None of these: incorrect because “Chest” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing thymus with thyroid (neck). Thyroid is in the neck; thymus is in the chest.
Final Answer:Chest