Which Abdominal Structure is the Largest of the Lymphatic Organs

Question

Which abdominal structure is the largest of the lymphatic organs?
A) pharyngeal tonsils
B) spleen
C) palatine tonsils
D) thymus

Accepted Answer

The spleen is the largest of the lymphatic organs. It is located in the upper left side of the abdomen and plays a key role in filtering blood and removing old or damaged blood cells. The pharyngeal and palatine tonsils are lymphatic tissues located in the throat and the thymus is a gland located in the chest.