Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-duct through which most of the lymph is returned to the blood
A)Tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Lymph node
D)Cisterna chyli
E)Lymph
F)Thoracic duct
G)Thymus
H)Right lymphatic duct
I)Peyer patches
J)Hassall corpuscles
K)Interstitial fluid

Question

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The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel and is responsible for returning most of the lymph to the blood.

Answer: H
 The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of the thorax, and right halves of the head and neck.

Answer: D
 The cisterna chyli is a sac-like structure at the base of the thoracic duct that receives lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks.

Answer: E
 Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system and contains lymphocytes, macrophages, and other immune cells.

Answer: K
 Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells in tissues and is collected by lymphatic vessels to form lymph.

Match Each Structure or Organ of the Lymphatic System with Its