Differences between blood and lymph?
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Some characteristics of blood are as follows-
• Red blood cells or simply RBCs are present in this.
• Platelets are also present in this.
• The number of neutrophils is too High.
• It takes less time to clot blood.
• Oxygen nutrients are high.
• Blood is a soluble protein.
• White blood cells content is high in this.
Some characteristics of lymph are as follows-
• Red blood cells are absent.
• Platelets are also absent in this.
• Lymphocytes content is much high in this compared to blood.
• It takes too much time for clotting.
• CO2 or Carbond-dioxide is much higher in this.
• Finally it is a insoluble protein.
Lymph
Blood
colorless fluid.
reddish colored fluid.
part of lymphatic system
part of the circulatory system
helps in the body's defense as it is a part of the immune system.
associated with circulation of O2 and CO2, substances like hormones, waste products etc.
contains plasma and a lesser number of WBCs and platelets.
contains plasma, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.
Carries a low amount of O2.
Carries a large amount of O2.
Lymph plasma lacks proteins.
Blood plasma has proteins, calcium, and phosphorus.
Transports nutrients from tissues and cells to the blood, via lymphatic vessels.
Transports nutrients and O2 from one organ to another.
the flow of lymph is slow.
the flow of blood in blood vessels is fast.
Clots slowly as less fibrinogen is present.
Clots quickly as high amount of fibrinogen is present.
Uni-directional movement.
movement of Blood is circular motion.
