Question

Why is lymph called extracellular fluid?

Answer 1

Lymph:

• Lymph is characterized by a colorless fluid.
• The circulation of lymph is carried out in the lymphatic system.
• The important role of the lymphatic system is: It acts as a filter against the microbes and toxins of the body.
• It helps in fighting infections, resulting in developing immunity.

Lymph as extracellular fluid:

• Extracellular refers to outside the cells.
• Lymph does not travel inside the cells but travels free of the cells.
• It lies outside the cells; hence it is called extracellular fluid.