The fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system is called:
A. Plasma
B. Lymph
C. Serum
D. Tissue fluid
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lymph is the fluid within lymphatic vessels, derived from interstitial fluid that has entered lymph capillaries. It contains white blood cells, especially lymphocytes, and transports fats (as chyle) from the intestine. Plasma is blood fluid, serum is plasma without clotting factors, tissue fluid is interstitial.

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