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प्रश्न
What is lymph? State two major functions of lymph.
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उत्तर
Lymph is a clear, yellowish, slightly alkaline fluid, containing white blood cells in a liquid that resembles blood plasma.
Functions of lymph:
- It helps in the defensive mechanism of the body by killing the foreign body with the help of lymphocytes and making antibodies.
- It transports nutrients from the tissue cells to the blood, through lymphatic vessels.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the components of the formed elements in the blood and mention one major function of each of them.
Name the type of T-lymphocyte which secretes perforins.
The extracellular fluid which always flows from body tissues to the heart is called ______________.
Name a circulatory fluid in the human body other than blood.
A liquid X of colour Y circulates in the human body only in one direction: from body tissues to the heart. Among other things, liquid X contains germs from cells and dead cells. The liquid X is cleaned of germs and dead cells by a special type of white blood cells called Z. This cleaned liquid is then put into the blood circulatory system in subclavian veins.
- What is (i) liquid X, and (ii) colour Y?
- What is Z?
- The liquid X is somewhat similar to a component of blood. Name this component.
- Why is liquid X not red?
Write a short note on Tissue Fluid.
Differentiate between:
Blood and Lymph.
Give Technical Term for the following:
A fluid that transports fatty acids and glycerols
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
The fluid in the space between the tissue cell is called__________.
Multiple Choice Questions
The chief function of lymph nodes in mammals is to:
Which kind of cells are found in the lymph?
Select the INCORRECT statement.
Which one of the following is correct?
Explain the functional significance of lymphatic system?
Select the correct sequence of flow of lymph through the following organ/part of the body, from the list given below:
- Intercellular spaces of body tissues.
- Thoracic and right lymphatic ducts
- Veins
- Lymphatic vessels
- Heart
Name the following:
Part of lymphatic system concerned with absorption of fats from the intestine.
Name the following:
A special lymphatic node on the sides of the neck.
