Lymph | Tissue fluid |
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Found in lymph vessels and lymph nodes. | Found in between cells of a tissue. |
It has a large number of lymphocytes. | It has no cells. Some phagocytic cells of the immune system may be present that may have moved there to fight an infection. |
It has sufficient amount of fats. | It has no fats. |
Its functions include removal of the interstitial tissue fluid from cells, absorption and transport of fatty acids from chyle, and transport of WBCs between the lymph nodes and bones. | Its functions include providing a medium for cell to cell communication through hormones etc., for delivering materials to the cells and removal of metabolic wastes. |
It has important and active role in immunity. | No role in immunity. |