Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Structure through which about three fourths of the lymph in the body drains
A)Right lymphatic duct
B)Thoracic duct
C)Cisterna chili
D)Efferent vessels
E)Afferent vessels
F)Thymus
G)Palatine tonsils
H)Pharyngeal tonsils
I)Lingual tonsils
J)Spleen
K)Lacteals
L)Lymph nodes
M)Thymosins

Question

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The thoracic duct is the structure through which about three fourths of the lymph in the body drains.

Answer: A
 The right lymphatic duct is a smaller structure that drains lymph from the upper right portion of the body.

Answer: C
 The cisterna chili is a sac-like structure at the base of the thoracic duct where lymph from the lower body and intestines is collected.

Answer: E
 Afferent vessels are the lymphatic vessels that bring lymph into a lymph node.

Answer: D
 Efferent vessels are the lymphatic vessels that take lymph away from a lymph node.

Answer: K
 Lacteals are specialized lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

Answer: L
 Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures found throughout the body that filter lymph and contain immune cells.

Answer: F
 The thymus is a gland located in the chest that produces hormones and helps develop certain immune cells.

Answer: H
 The pharyngeal tonsils, also known as adenoids, are located in the back of the nose and upper throat.

Answer: G
 The palatine tonsils are located on either side of the throat, near the back of the mouth.

Answer: I
 The lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue.

Answer: J
 The spleen is an organ in the upper left side of the abdomen that filters blood and contains immune cells.

Answer: M
 Thymosins are hormones produced by the thymus gland that help stimulate the development of certain immune cells.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description