2018 · Q48
Which one of the following statements about lymph is correct?
General KnowledgeBiology
- ALymph is formed due to leakage of blood through capillaries.
- BLymph contains blood cells such as RBC.
- CLymph is also circulated by the blood circulating heart.
- DLymph only transports hormones.
Explanation
Lymph (tissue fluid) forms when blood plasma leaks through the thin walls of capillaries into the spaces between cells. It carries white blood cells rather than red ones, is moved by muscle action rather than the heart, and transports fats and immune cells besides hormones. Hence the correct statement is that lymph is formed due to leakage of blood through capillaries.