MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a thin watery fluid, composed of intercellular fluid?
A
Lymph
B
Lymph capillaries
C
Lymph vessels
D
Lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -It helps bring oxygen and nutrients to cells and to remove waste products from them. As new interstitial fluid is made, it replaces older fluid, which drains towards lymph vessels. When it enters the lymph vessels, it is called lymph. Also called tissue fluid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph is the interstitial fluid. It has similar mineral content as in plasma. It consists of less calcium, few blood proteins, less phosphorus, and high glucose concentration. Globulin proteins which are actual antibodies are found in lymph plasma.

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