Which combination correctly matches a lymphatic structure with its function?

The thymus is where T-cells mature, and these cells help the immune system fight infections. The spleen filters blood and supports immune responses, rather than producing digestive enzymes. Lymphatic vessels carry lymph, not blood, and fat absorption from the digestive system mainly occurs through specialized lymphatic vessels called lacteals in the small intestine, not lymph nodes.

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