What is the difference between Blood and Lymph?
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Explanation:
BLOOD LYMPH
1. It is red coloured fluid connective tissue that contains RBCs.
1. It is colourless fluid connective tissue in which RBCs are absent.
2. It is associated with circulation of Oxygen and Carbon dioxide. 2. It helps in body defence and is a part of immune system.
3. It contains plasma, RBC's, WBC's, platelets and proteins. 3. It contains plasma, less number of WBC's and platelets. It lacks proteins.
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.
