what is lymph how is composition of lymph different from blood plasma what is the difference between direction of its flow list two function of lymphatic system
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Explanation:
Lymph is a fluid connective tissue involved in transportation Lymph comprises of white blood cells mainly lymphocytes. . Lymph also contains the fluid from the intestine containing proteins and fats
It is also called tissue fluid
Lymph is similar to blood but RBCs are absent in lymph.
It is colourless and has less protiens than in blood plasma
Lymph is formed from the fluid which leaks from blood capillaries and goes to the intercellular spaces in the tissues.
This fluid is collected through lymph vessels and finally returns to the blood capillaries.
Unlike blood, which flows throughout the body in a continue loop, lymph flows in only one direction within its own system. This flow is only upward toward the neck. Here, it flows into the venous blood stream through the subclavien veins which are located on either sides of the neck near the collarbones.
Functions
Lymph also plays an important role in the immune system.
- carries digested fat
- drains excess fluid