Biology - Body Fluids and Circulation Question with Solution | TestHub
Complete the analogy.
Plasma : Blood without formed elements. :: Lymph : ____.
Choose from the options given below.
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Solution:
Plasma is the fluid portion of the blood, which is obtained by removing the formed elements (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets) from the blood.
Lymph is formed when blood passes through the capillaries in tissues, and some water along with many small water-soluble substances move out into the interstitial spaces. During this process, larger proteins and most of the formed elements, specifically red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets, are left behind in the blood vessels. Lymph contains white blood cells (especially lymphocytes) which play a major role in the immune responses of the body.
Therefore, lymph can be described as blood without RBCs, platelets, and some large proteins.
Answer: Blood without RBC, platelets and some proteins.
