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What is lymph? Write its function.


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Lymph:

  1. It is a colorless fluid containing specialized lymphocytes.
  2. Lymph is the fluid present in the lymphatic system.

Functions of lymph:

  1. Lymphocytes present in the lymph are responsible for the body's immune response.
  2. Lymph also transports nutrition, hormones, and other substances.
  3. In the lacteals of the intestinal villi, fats are absorbed by lymph.

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