Question

Differentiate between the Following.

Plasma and Lymph

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Plasma	Lymph
Location	Plasma is the liquid matrix component of blood that is found inside the blood vessels.	Lymph is the tissue fluid that is collected inside the specialized lymph vessels.
Colour	It is characteristically straw-coloured or faint yellow.	It is completely colourless or pale yellow.
Proteins	It contains a higher concentration of plasma proteins.	It contains a much lower concentration of proteins.
White Blood Cells (WBCs)	It carries all types of suspended leucocytes in normal numbers.	It mainly contains a high concentration of lymphocytes.
RBCs and Platelets	Red blood cells and platelets are present in high numbers suspended in it.	Red blood cells and platelets are normally completely absent in it.
Major Role	It transports nutrients, respiratory gases, hormones, and metabolic wastes.	It returns excess tissue fluid to circulation, absorbs fats, and supports immunity.