GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a thin, watery fluid, which forms when plasma diffuses into tissue spaces?
A
cerebrospinal fluid
B
lymph
C
lacteals
D
intracellular fluid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph. Lymph is a clear, yellowish fluid present in most tissues of the body. It is created as a result of the filtration of the plasma. The plasma from the blood diffuses through the porous capillary wall into the tissues to deliver nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph, also called lymphatic fluid, is the extra interstitial fluid that drains from your body’s cells and tissues. The fluid is watery and colorless.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph is formed from the interstitial fluid found throughout tissue and is similar in composition to blood plasma, lacking red blood cells. The lymphatic system plays a role in circulating blood back to the heart as well as passing it though the lymph nodes to clear it of any infectious agents.

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