A Dr. Susie Whitworth, PhD, Nursing, answered. The thymus gland is located in the neck above the heart. The function of the thymus gland is to generate mature T lymphocytes (white blood cels that help the immune system fight off illness). Damage to the thymus gland can cause an increase in infection.
As of Jan 2018, the average pay for a Police Officer in Houston, TX is $49,499 annually or $22.92 /hr.
According to O*Net, the nationwide average salary for a highway patrol officer or state trooper is $56,130 per year. Salaries in your area may depend on the cost of living in your state. For example, the average salary in Texas is $52,400 per year (O*Net, 2013).