Match the following descriptions with the appropriate lymphoid organ or tissue:
-Trap and remove bacteria and pathogens entering the throat
A)thymus gland
B)Peyer's patches
C)tonsils
D)spleen

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Tonsils are lymphoid tissues located in the back of the throat that help trap and remove bacteria and pathogens entering the body through the mouth and nose.

Answer: B
 Peyer's patches are lymphoid tissues located in the small intestine that help protect against ingested pathogens.

Answer: D
 The spleen filters blood and traps pathogens, bacteria, and cellular debris in order to remove them from circulation.

Answer: A
 The thymus gland is responsible for the maturation of T cells, a type of white blood cell involved in immune system function. It does not specifically trap and remove bacteria and pathogens entering the throat.

Match the Following Descriptions with the Appropriate Lymphoid Organ or Tissue