Question

Describe the role of lymph

Answer 1

(i) Transport of nutrients and oxygen to the cells and tissues.
(ii) Removal of CO₂ and nitrogenous wastes from the tissues and carry them to the blood.
(iii) It absorbs fatty acids and glycerol through lacteals.
(iv) It destroys harmful pathogens by its lymphocytes.
(v) It maintains body temperature.
(vi) It regulates protein level in the tissue fluid.