Question

Give the functions of lymph? Differentiate between blood and lymph.

Answer 1

Blood	Lymph
It is red colored fluid.	It is colorless fluid.
It is a component of the circulatory system.	It is a component of the lymphatic system.
It contains plasma, RBCs, WBC, Platelets, and proteins.	It contains plasma, fewer WBCs, and lesser proteins.
It flows with speed and pressure.	It flows slowly.
It moves in a circulation.	It moves unidirectional.

Lymph is a fluid connective tissue derived from the plasma of the blood that accumulates in the interstitial space. Its functions are as follows:

1. return the interstitial fluid to the blood
2. performing immune functions
3. absorbing fats from the digestive system