10 Questions
Why do proteins tend to accumulate in the interstitial fluid?
To increase the colloid osmotic pressure
What is the main function of the lymph capillaries?
To return interstitial fluid to the blood
Where does interstitial fluid form?
At the arterial end of capillaries
What is the main function of lymph in the body?
Draining excess fluid and transporting cellular waste
What are the common types of cellular components found in lymph?
T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells
How does lymph flow occur despite low pressure in the lymphatic system?
By the action of lymph hearts
What is the main function of the increasing interstitial fluid pressure?
To increase the rate of lymph flow
Why is the lymph referred to as the 'lymph obligatory load' (LOL)?
Because it is obliged to return to the cardiovascular network
What does the colloid osmotic pressure in the interstitial fluid do at the blood capillary membranes?
Increases fluid filtration into the interstitium
What is the composition of lymph when formed?
Same as the interstitial fluid
Learn about the composition and functions of lymph, a fluid similar to blood plasma but with lower protein concentration. Explore its components like water, electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, cellular waste, and various types of lymph corpuscles including T cells, B cells, natural killer cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
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