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Question
Distinguish between the following pair in one or two sentences for blood and lymph.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | Blood | Lymph |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance and medium | Red fluid connective tissue with plasma as its matrix. | Colourless fluid connective tissue filtered from blood capillaries. |
| Cells present | Contains RBCs, WBCs and platelets. | Contains abundant WBCs, especially lymphocytes; RBCs are absent. |
| Proteins | Contains more plasma proteins. | Contains fewer proteins than blood. |
| Main functions | Transports gases, nutrients, hormones and wastes; also aids clotting and defence. | Returns tissue fluid and nutrients to the blood and helps defend against infection. |
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