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What Is Lymph? How is the composition of lymph different from blood plasma?


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Lymph: Lymph is a colorless fluid containing specialized lymphocytes responsible for the body's immune responses.

Blood plasma: Plasma is a sticky, straw-colored fluid that makes up roughly 55% of the blood.

Lymph

Blood plasma

1.In comparison to plasma, it has fewer proteins. 1.Contains a significant amount of protein that make up nearly 6% to 8% of plasma.
2. It has a lower calcium and phosphorus content. 2.It has a higher calcium and phosphorus content.
3. It has fewer factors for clotting.3.It has more factors for clotting.

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