NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

BODY FLUIDS AND CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of following statements is wrong about lymph. I. Lymph is colourful as it has haemoglobin but no RBC II. The fluid present in lymphatic system is called lymph III. It contains specilized lymphocytes which are responsible for immunity of the body IV. Lymph is an important carrier for nutrients and hormones V. Fats are absorbed through lymph in the lacteals present in the intestinal villi
A
Only I
B
III and IV
C
II and III
D
Only IV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It does not contain erythrocytes or RBCs and platelets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution Lymph contain salt, fat, water and White Blood Cells and not Red Blood Cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The blood cells are red because of the interaction between iron and oxygen. So the colour of blood is due to the presence of haemoglobin in RBCS since RBCs are absent in lymph it is colourless. Q.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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