Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm
A)thoracic duct
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)toxin
E)vaccination
F)vaccine

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm
A)thoracic duct
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)toxin
E)vaccination
F)vaccine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm.

Answer: B
 The thymus gland is a specialized organ of the immune system where T-cells mature and differentiate.

Answer: C
 The tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissue masses located at the back of the throat and are involved in protecting the body against infections.

Answer: D
 Toxin refers to a harmful substance that can cause damage to the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Answer: E
 Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the body's immune system to produce immunity to a specific infectious disease.

Answer: F
 A vaccine is a biological preparation that contains an attenuated or inactivated organism or a part of an organism that can stimulate the immune system to produce immunity to a specific infectious disease.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings