Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Structure that carries most of the lymph to the blood vessels
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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The thoracic duct is the structure that carries most of the lymph to the blood vessels.

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

Answer: B
 Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma, a cancer that originates from lymphocytes.

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

Answer: E
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and contain immune cells.

Answer: G
 The spleen is an organ that filters blood and contains immune cells.

Answer: H
 Lymphadenitis is inflammation of one or more lymph nodes.

Answer: I
 The pharyngeal tonsil, also known as the adenoids, is a collection of lymphoid tissue in the back of the throat.

Answer: J
 The cisterna chyli is a dilated portion of the thoracic duct that receives lymph from the lower body and abdominal organs.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description