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What is lymph? How is composition of lymph different from blood plasma?

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  • Lymph is a clear and transparent interstitial body fluid present between the interstitial spaces of the body and is alkaline in nature.
  • They are similar to blood plasma.
  • Lymph consists of only white blood cells, proteins, salts, glucose, fats, and water whereas blood consists of RBC's, WBC's and platelets and other substances such as glucose, amino acids etc.

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