TOPIC 7: Lymphatic Organs In addition to lymph nodes, there are several lymphatic organs which also contribute to defending the body against disease-causing pathogens. For each of the following 3 lymph organs, briefly describe their structure and location (anatomy) and 2 functions (physiology). A. Spleen B. Thymus C. Tonsils D. Which of the 3 lymphatic organ(s) listed above is/are NOT required for life? Justify your answer.
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Identify the lymphatic organ in the key that matches the description. Some answers may be used more than once or not at all. a. red bone marrow b. thymus c. lymph nodes d. spleen e. appendix structure of lymphatic tissue attached to the large intestine
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