Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Lymphatic capillaries in the walls of the small intestine
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

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Lymphatic capillaries in the walls of the small intestine are referred to as lacteals.

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

Answer: C
 The thymus is a gland located in the upper chest that plays a key role in the development of T cells.

Answer: D
 The right lymphatic duct is a vessel that collects lymph from the right arm, right side of the head, and right side of the neck, and drains it into the right subclavian vein.

Answer: E
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures located throughout the body that filter lymph and play a key role in immune function.

Answer: F
 The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body, responsible for draining the bulk of lymph from the lower body and left side of the upper body into the left subclavian vein.

Answer: G
 The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen that filters blood and plays a role in immune function.

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

Answer: I
 The pharyngeal tonsil, also known as the adenoid, is a lymphoid structure located in the back of the throat that helps to protect against infection.

Answer: J
 The cisterna chyli is a dilated sac at the base of the thoracic duct that collects lymph from the digestive organs and the lower body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description