Which lymphatic organ removes old or damaged red blood cells and contains white blood cells that fight infections?
A) thymus
B) spleen
C) palatine tonsils
D) cisterna chyli
B
Explanation:
A) The thymus gland functions in the maturation of T lymphocytes.
C) The tonsils contain lymphocytes, which fight infection, but do not remove old or damaged red blood cells.
D) Posterior to the diaphragm, the thoracic duct is dilated into a sac called the cisterna chyli, where other lymphatic ducts from the hindlimbs, pelvis, and abdomen drain.
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