IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A clear liquid similar to plasma containing many white cells is called ____
A
lymphocytes
B
platelets
C
lymph
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph is a clear-to-white fluid made of: White blood cells, especially lymphocytes, the cells that attack bacteria in the blood and body tissues. Fluid from the intestines called chyle, which contains proteins and fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph. Lymph is a fluid similar in composition to blood plasma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph: Lymph, also called lymphatic fluid, is a collection of the extra fluid that drains from cells and tissues (that is not reabsorbed into the capillaries) plus other substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph is a clear watery fluid that is very similar to blood plasma except that it contains large numbers of white blood cells, mostly lymphocytes. It also contains protein, cellular debris, foreign particles and bacteria.

Detailed explanation-5: -The clear, yellowish, fluid part of the blood that carries the blood cells. The proteins that form blood clots are in plasma.

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