The ________ in the chest is part of the lymphatic system and helps T lymphocytes mature.
A)Pharyngeal tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Palatine tonsils
D)Thymus

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The thymus is responsible for the maturation and selection of T lymphocytes and is a primary lymphoid organ of the immune system. It is located in the chest, behind the sternum, and is most active during childhood and adolescence. The pharyngeal and palatine tonsils are part of the secondary lymphatic system, while the spleen is responsible for filtering blood and removing damaged or old blood cells.

The ________ in the Chest Is Part of the Lymphatic