difference b\w blood and lymph
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Explanation:
Difference Between Blood and Lymph
Blood is the unique fluid connective tissue present in our body and it plays a significant role in transporting a wide variety of substances to different parts of the body. The main components of blood include Red blood cells, White blood cells, blood platelets and plasma. Blood is the main component of the human circulatory system, fulfilling many functions such as:
Regulating body temperature.
Regulates the water content of the cells.
Protects against excess blood loss through clotting.
Regulates the pH by interacting with acids and bases.
Involved in the transportation of hormones, nutrition, enzymes, respiratory gases and other molecules to the respective parts of the body.
Lymph is a clear to white fluid tissue which is composed of lymphocytes and white blood cells. Lymph is the part of the lymphatic system and is generally found in the lymphatic vessels and in the various cavities of the body. It plays a vital role by transporting the white blood cells within the lymph nodes and bones, in the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues and also fights against the disease-causing and infectious bacteria invading the blood cells. The main functions of lymph include:
Supplies nutrients to the body.
Removes metabolic wastes from the tissue cells.
Maintains the composition of tissue fluid.
It helps in invading the entry of pathogenic infections caused by microbes.
Absorbs fat-soluble vitamins and other digested fats molecules from the small intestine through lymphatic vessels.
Explanation:
BLOOD :
1. It is red coloured fluid connective tissue that contains RBCs.
2. It is associated with circulation of Oxygen and Carbon dioxide.
3. It contains plasma, RBC's, WBC's, platelets and proteins. LYMPH : 1. It is colourless fluid connective tissue in which RBCs are absent. 2. It helps in body defence and is a part of immune system. 3. It contains plasma, less number of WBC's and platelets. It lacks proteins.