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Lymph Composition and Functions

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Why do proteins tend to accumulate in the interstitial fluid?

To increase the colloid osmotic pressure (correct)
To maintain a balanced pH level
Due to diffusion across capillary walls
Because of the dynamic equilibrium with blood

What is the main function of the lymph capillaries?

To store excess proteins
To facilitate exchange between blood and interstitial fluid
To transport nutrients to the cells
To return interstitial fluid to the blood (correct)

Where does interstitial fluid form?

At the arterial end of capillaries (correct)
At the venous end of capillaries
Inside the lymph capillaries
Within the venules

What is the main function of lymph in the body?

Draining excess fluid and transporting cellular waste (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the common types of cellular components found in lymph?

T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does lymph flow occur despite low pressure in the lymphatic system?

By the action of lymph hearts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the increasing interstitial fluid pressure?

To increase the rate of lymph flow (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the lymph referred to as the 'lymph obligatory load' (LOL)?

Because it is obliged to return to the cardiovascular network (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the colloid osmotic pressure in the interstitial fluid do at the blood capillary membranes?

Increases fluid filtration into the interstitium (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of lymph when formed?

Same as the interstitial fluid (B) Signup and view all the answers