Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-small,oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm
A)Tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Lymph node
D)Cisterna chyli
E)Lymph
F)Thoracic duct
G)Thymus
H)Right lymphatic duct
I)Peyer patches
J)Hassall corpuscles
K)Interstitial fluid

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The small, oval-shaped or bean-shaped structures that can be as small as 1 mm are lymph nodes.

Answer: B
 The spleen filters blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells, stores platelets, and produces white blood cells.

Answer: A
 Tonsils help to trap and remove pathogens that enter the body through the mouth or nose.

Answer: E
 Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system and carries immune cells and waste products.

Answer: F
 The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body and it drains lymph from the lower body and the left side of the upper body.

Answer: G
 The thymus is a gland located in the chest that produces T cells, which are important for the immune system.

Answer: H
 The right lymphatic duct is a smaller lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the right side of the upper body.

Answer: I
 Peyer patches are clusters of lymphatic tissue found in the small intestine and help to protect against pathogens.

Answer: K
 Interstitial fluid is a fluid found in the spaces between cells and tissues and is similar to lymph.

Match Each Structure or Organ of the Lymphatic System with Its