Question
Question: Differentiate between blood and Lymph....
Differentiate between blood and Lymph.
Solution
Blood is our body's special fluid connective tissue which plays an important role in transmitting a wide range of substances to various areas of the body. Lymph is a transparent to white tissue of fluid that consists of lymphocytes and white blood cells. The lymph is a part of the lymphatic system and is normally located in the lymphatic vessels and in the body's numerous cavities.
Complete answer:
| Properties | Lymph | Blood |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | It is a substance that is colourless. | It is a fluid of a reddish colour. |
| Process occurs in | It is part of the lymphatic channel. | This is an aspect of the circulatory system. |
| Functions | It helps to protect the body and is a portion of the immune system | It is involved in the circulation of nutrients, hormones, waste and other pollutants, oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| Comprised of | Consists of plasma and less number of WBCs and platelets | Consists of plasma RBCs WBCs and platelets |
| Oxygen level | Carries less oxygen and digested food | Carries more oxygen and digested food |
| Proteins and minerals | It lacks proteins in lymph plasma. | Proteins, calcium, and phosphorus compose in blood plasma. |
| Supply of nutrients | Nutrients are supplied by lymphatic vessels from the cells, the tissue, to the blood. | Different organs are provided with nutrients. |
| Flow | Compared to blood, it is very slow. | Blood in the blood vessels moves rapidly. |
| Formation of clots | Owing to the presence of fewer fibrinogen, clots progressively occur. | Because of the existence of more fibrinogen, clots are fast. |
| Movement | The movement of lymph is in single direction | The movement of blood is in circular motion |
Note: Functions of blood:
1)Body temperature control.
2)It controls the cells' water content.
3)Clotting protects against excess blood loss.
4)By interacting with acids and bases, it controls the pH.
Functions of lymph
1)To provide the body with nutrients.
2)It extracts metabolic waste from cells in the tissue.
3)Maintains the tissue fluid structure.
4)The introduction of pathogenic infections caused by microbes helps to invade them.