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What might happen to a person born without a thymus gland?
Their immune system would be compromised.
If a child born without a thymus gland why do they have to be in a germ free environment?
The thymus gland is the gland that produces T lymphocytes needed for fighting infections and bacteria. Without the the thymus gland the child has no way to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Which will result in sepsis and death, In other words no thymus gland, no way to fight infections.
How many people are born without arms?
Aproximately every 7 / 5 people born are born without arms. Except for Chuck Norris
Can people be born without imagination?
no
Can you live without your prostate gland?
Yes, you can live without your thyroid gland. I'm 17 yrs old and i was born without one. i take medication everyday to keep my body stable. I consider people with Thyroids very lucky. I've always felt out of the loop around people and i never realized why until i discovered it might be because of my thyroid. turns out it was. but yes, as long as someone who does not have a thyroid takes synthroid everyday then yes, they can live without one. i am living proof. -addition- I am 26 and I was also born without a thyroid gland. as said above you can survive without a thyroid if you are taking synthroid but if you are without the medication for 6 weeks you will go into organ failure and die. So it is very important that you take your meds everyday.
Can you get autism form being born with a defective thyroid gland?
No, a person cannot 'get' Autism due to a defective thyroid gland or for any other reason. Autism is a neurological difference that occurs during development within the womb, people are born Autistic and do not become Autistic.
Are people born without a digestive system?
People can't be born without a digestive system. It is a vital organ that your body needs to live. You will die without your digestive system.
Can someone live without a pituitary gland?
Technically, no you can not live w/o your pituitary gland. Modern medicine is a wonderful thing though and you can replace all hormones lost via pituitary gland by mouth or by injection. The most important hormones lost is cortisol and thyroid. Without cortisol, you would die.
Can you live without the Hypothalamus?
No, you cannot live without the hypothalamus. It plays a critical role in maintaining various essential bodily functions such as regulating body temperature, thirst, hunger, and controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. Any damage to the hypothalamus can lead to serious health complications.
Have people been born without fingernails?
Yes. I am an example of such a person. I was born without fingernails and eyebrows, both of which eventually developed after birth.
How can people be born blind?
Born without eyes? Alcohol and smoking can cause it also, I think.
Who has a bum?
lots of people except some people who are born without one or have had to have it cut off.
