Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Structure in which T cells mature
A)Right lymphatic duct
B)Thoracic duct
C)Cisterna chili
D)Efferent vessels
E)Afferent vessels
F)Thymus
G)Palatine tonsils
H)Pharyngeal tonsils
I)Lingual tonsils
J)Spleen
K)Lacteals
L)Lymph nodes
M)Thymosins

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The thymus is the structure in which T cells mature.

Answer: M 
 Thymosins are hormones produced by the thymus that are important for T cell development.

Answer: G, H, I 
 The palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual tonsils are all types of tonsils located in the throat.

Answer: L 
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures throughout the body that filter lymph fluid and contain immune cells.

Answer: J 
 The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen that filters blood and contains immune cells.

Answer: A, B, D, E, K 
 These terms all relate to the lymphatic vessels and their function in transporting lymph fluid and immune cells throughout the body. Afferent vessels bring fluid to lymph nodes, efferent vessels carry it away, and lacteals are specialized vessels in the small intestine that help absorb fats. The right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct are large vessels that drain lymph fluid from the upper and lower extremities, respectively, and the cisterna chyli is a pouch-like structure where the two ducts meet.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description