Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-fluid that is filtered before being 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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Lymph is the fluid that is filtered and returned to the blood through the lymphatic system.

Answer: D
 The cisterna chyli is a lymphatic structure that collects lymph from the digestive system and filters it before it is returned to the bloodstream.

Answer: F
 The thoracic duct is responsible for transporting lymph from the lower half of the body, as well as the left side of the body above the diaphragm, and returning it to the bloodstream.

Answer: C
 Lymph nodes filter lymph to remove harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses, before it is returned to the bloodstream.

Answer: B
 The spleen plays a key role in immune function, as it filters the blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells, as well as foreign substances and pathogens.

Match Each Structure or Organ of the Lymphatic System with Its