Match the following descriptions with the appropriate lymphoid organ or tissue:
-Located in the pharynx (throat)
A)thymus gland
B)Peyer's patches
C)tonsils
D)spleen

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The tonsils are located in the pharynx (throat) and are part of the lymphoid tissue in the throat.

Answer: B
 Peyer's patches are found in the lining of the small intestine and are important for immune function in the gut.

Answer: A
 The thymus gland is located in the chest and is involved in the development of T-cells, a type of white blood cell.

Answer: D
 The spleen is located in the upper left side of the abdomen and is involved in filtering blood and removing old or damaged red blood cells.

Match the Following Descriptions with the Appropriate Lymphoid Organ or Tissue