Question

match the structures to the correct body system.
thymus gland blood vessels heart tonsils spinal cord peripheral nerves
lymphatic system cardiovascular system nervous system

Explanation:

• Lymphatic System: The thymus gland and tonsils are lymphoid organs involved in immune function, part of the lymphatic system.
• Cardiovascular System: Blood vessels (transport blood) and heart (pump blood) are key components of the cardiovascular system.
• Nervous System: The spinal cord (central nervous system structure) and peripheral nerves (part of the peripheral nervous system) are part of the nervous system.

Answer:

• Lymphatic System: thymus gland, tonsils
• Cardiovascular System: blood vessels, heart
• Nervous System: spinal cord, peripheral nerves