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

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The tonsils are clusters of lymphoid tissue located in the throat that trap and remove bacteria and pathogens that enter through the mouth or nose.

Answer: B
 Peyer's patches are found in the lining of the small intestine and help protect the body against invading pathogens.

Answer: D
 The spleen filters blood and helps remove pathogens and old cells from the bloodstream. It also helps produce white blood cells and antibodies.

Answer: A
 The thymus gland is involved in the maturation of T cells (a type of white blood cell) and is not directly involved in trapping and removing pathogens.

Match the Following Descriptions with the Appropriate Lymphoid Organ or Tissue