How do the components of the lymphatic system protect the body from disease?
A. Store phagocytic cells and lymphocytes
B. Develop immunocompetent T cells
C. Filter lymph in the spleen for bacteria, viruses, and other debris
D. Force lymph through lymph nodes to be screened by cells of the immune system
E. Trap and remove bacteria entering the throat
F. Use cilia to propel debris-laden mucus away from organs