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What is lymph? How is the composition of lymph different from the blood plasma? list two functions of lymphatic system

Lymph is a fluid which flows through the lymphatic system of the body and takes part in transportation. Lymph is formed by the seepage of blood plasma, proteins and few blood cells through the pores of capillaries.

Lymph transports protein, fats and other nutrients from the digestive system. Lymph also collects bacteria and other pathogens from the bloodstream and brings to the lymph nodes to destroy them. Lymph mainly contains blood plasma with some white blood cells.

 The main difference between blood and lymph is blood contains RBCs (Red Blood Cells) which gives red colour whereas lymph does not carry RBCs. Thus lymph is pale yellow in colour.

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Lymph is a type of fluid involved in transportation. It is similar to the plasma of blood, but colourless and contains less protein. 

functions:

1. it acts as a reservoir of water, salts and digested food.

2. it can engulf and destroy bacteria and other foreign particles.

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1. lymph is colourless while blood is coloured.

2.lymph contains less proteins while blood has more protiens.

Lymphatic cappalaries

lymph is formed in tissue spaces from where it is collected by the lymphatic cappalaries which join to form large lymph vessels and finally it opens into larger veins.

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