MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-part of the thoracic duct; serves as a storage area for lymph
A)lacteals
B)Hodgkin disease
C)thymus
D)right lymphatic duct
E)lymph node
F)thoracic duct
G)spleen
H)lymphadenitis
I)pharyngeal tonsil
J)cisterna chyli

Question

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Cisterna chyli serves as a storage area for lymph.

Answer: B
 Hodgkin disease is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

Answer: C
 Thymus is an organ that produces T cells in the lymphatic system.

Answer: D
 Right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper limb, side of the head, and thorax into the right subclavian vein.

Answer: E
 Lymph node filters lymph and contains immune cells that help fight off infections.

Answer: F
 Thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the lower body and left upper body and drains into the left subclavian vein.

Answer: G
 Spleen filters blood, stores platelets, and destroys old red blood cells in the lymphatic system.

Answer: H
 Lymphadenitis is an inflammation of the lymph nodes, often caused by infection.

Answer: I
 Pharyngeal tonsil is one of the three types of tonsils that help prevent infections in the upper respiratory tract.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description