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

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Lymphadenitis is the name given to swelling and tenderness of lymph nodes.

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

Answer: C
 The thymus is a gland in the upper chest that plays a role in the development of the immune system.

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

Answer: E
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and help fight infection.

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

Answer: G
 The spleen is an organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that helps filter blood and fight infection.

Answer: A
 Lacteals are lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that help absorb fats from food.

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

Answer: J
 The cisterna chyli is a small, sac-like structure at the base of the thoracic duct that collects lymph from the lower half of the body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description