Question

Differentiate between blood and lymph

Answer 1

The most obvious difference is of course a lack of a pump in a lymphatic system. The blood throughout our body is pumped by the heart-the most powerful muscle in the human body. However, the lymphatic system does not have any such system. It flows through the veins in a passive manner. The liquids are pushed along the system by the normal movements of the body.

Another very important difference between the two relate to their functions. Blood flows through our veins and carries oxygen to all parts of the body. The lymphatic system in fact removes the waste and other products that are released in the tissues.

The blood in our body flows in a continuous cycle. It is in the form of a cycle. The oxygen deprived blood is carried to the heart and replenished with oxygen. After this, the same blood is channeled throughout the body. However, the lymph flows in a different manner. It flows from the tissue into the lymphatic system. However, once it gets into the vessels, the lymph can only flow in one direction.

The constituents of blood are different from those of lymph. Blood consists of liquid plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. The filtered lymph that is channeled into the cardiovascular system is more like a milky white or clear liquid.

Any injury on the surface of the body causes the spurting of blood. So it is something that you can see. However, it is very difficult to observe damage to the lymphatic system unless you are confronted by swollen lymph nodes.

The blood is purified in the kidney. In the kidneys, the waste products are absorbed and excess liquids are removed. Once this is done, the essential liquids are returned to the cardiovascular system. However, the lymph system is self sufficient. The lymph nodes located throughout the body remove the waste and kill some of the pathogens.

Answer 2

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Your answer :-

✔ Blood =>

↪ Blood is a fluid. It is a type of connective tissue. The cells move in the blood plasma. These contain blood cells.

↪Blood cells are of 3 types -

↔ Red Blood Cells. Other name - Erythrocytes. ( RBCs )

↔ White Blood Cells. Other name - Leucocytes. ( WBCs )

↔ Blood Platelets.

↪ RBCs and WBCs are living. Blood Platelets are non - living.

↪ Functions - Blood transports hormones, vitamins and nutrients to the other tissues.

↔ RBCs - They carry oxygen for the oxidation of food.

↔ WBCs - They fight against infections, protect our body and destroy foreign bodies.

↔ Blood Platelets - They helps in clotting of blood.

✅ Lymph =>

↪ Lymph is a colourless fluid. It is a part of blood.

↪ Its composition is also similar to that of blood except that of Red Blood Cells.

↪ Functions =>

↔ Lymph transports the oxygen, glucose from blood capillaries back into that heart.

↔ It brings nitrogenous wastes from tissue fluid to blood.

☆ Hope it helps ☆