MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-name given to swelling and tenderness of lymph nodes
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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Lymphadenitis refers to swelling and tenderness of lymph nodes.

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

Answer: E
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph fluid and play a role in immune system function.

Answer: D
 The right lymphatic duct is a lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body and empties into the right subclavian vein.

Answer: F
 The thoracic duct is a larger lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the majority of the body and empties into the left subclavian vein.

Answer: G
 The spleen is an organ in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that plays a role in filtering blood and maintaining healthy red blood cells.

Answer: A
 Lacteals are specialized lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb dietary fats.

Answer: I
 The pharyngeal tonsil, also known as the adenoids, is a lymphoid tissue located in the back of the throat that plays a role in immune system function.

Answer: J
 The cisterna chyli is a lymphatic sac that collects lymph from the lower half of the body and leads into the thoracic duct.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description