Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Site of lymphocyte production that functions to remove old red blood cells,foreign debris,and microorganisms from the blood.

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The definition describes the function of the spleen, which is where lymphocytes are produced and foreign debris and microorganisms are removed from the blood.

Answer: B
 The thymus is a site of lymphocyte production, although it primarily functions in immune system development rather than removal of debris from the blood.

Answer: C
 The tonsils are a part of the lymphatic system that function in the immune response against infection, but they do not produce lymphocytes or filter debris from the blood.

Answer: E
 Circulatory is not a specific term related to the lymphatic system or its functions.

Answer: F
 The aorta is a part of the circulatory system rather than the lymphatic system.

Answer: G
 Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body that connect arterial and venous circulation, but they do not produce lymphocytes or filter debris from the blood.

Answer: H
 Exercise is not a specific term related to the lymphatic system or its functions.

Answer: A, D, I
 Veins are a part of the circulatory system rather than the lymphatic system, but jugular veins and pulmonary veins specifically carry deoxygenated and oxygenated blood, respectively.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct