Question

What is lymph? Write its two important functions.

Answer 1

Lymph:

• The body fluid crated by the blood cells, plasma, and some proteins escaping into the spaces between the cells from blood vessels is known as Lymph.
• It flows through the lymphatic system of the body and has no color.

Functions of Lymph:

• The Lymph helps remove the extra fluid present in the spaces between the cells by transferring it to the bloodstream.
• It also helps absorb fats from the small intestine by carrying them to the bloodstream.
• The white blood cells present in the Lymph help in fighting against foreign pathogens.