Identify the statements which is/are correct with respect to Lymph.
i) It is also known as interstitial fluid
ii) It facilities exchange of gases and helps in synthesis of hormones
iii) It is a solid connective tissue
iv) It is secreted by lymphoid organs which includes lymph nodes, thymus, hypothalamus
v) It contains all contents of blood except leukocytes and certain proteins
vi) It does not play any role in transport of digested fats
i, iii, iv & v
only i
only ii
All of the above
i) It is known as interstitial fluid since it occupies spaces between cells within tissues.
ii) It facilitates the exchange of gases and the transport of hormones. It does not play any role in synthesis of hormones.
iii) It is a fluid connective tissue
iv) Hypothalamus is not a lymphoid organ. It is a part of the forebrain.
v) It contains all contents of blood except erythrocytes (RBC) and certain proteins
vi) It helps in the transport of digested fats through lacteals in the intestinal villi.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.