Lymph is essentially interstitial fluid that has entered the lymphatic vessels. Interstitial fluid is formed when plasma, containing water, small solutes, and some proteins, leaks out of the blood capillaries due to hydrostatic pressure. This fluid surrounds the cells and tissues. When this fluid enters the lymphatic capillaries, it is called lymph.
Which one of the following statements about lymph is correct?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2018 · Topic: Circulatory System (Lymphatic System: Lymph, Lymph Vessels, Lymph Nodes, Spleen, Thymus – Functions)
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Answer: A. Lymph is formed due to leakage of blood through capillaries.
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