MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph?
A
water
B
ions
C
red blood cells
D
plasma proteins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -red blood cells are not a normal component of lymph. Lymph is composed of blood minus the blood cells so it is the plasma portion that contains water, ions, and most plasma proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood consists of plasma and cells such as WBC, RBC, platelets, and plasma proteins. On the other hand, lymph contains salt, water, fat, and WBC.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph lacks RBCs (Erythrocytes) and Platelets (Thrombocytes).

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