Differences between Blood and Lymph :
S.No |
Blood |
Lymph |
|
It is a reddish fluid. |
It is a colorless fluid |
2. |
It is a part of a circulatory system. |
It is a part of a lymphatic system. |
3. |
Blood is composed of RBcs, WBCs, platelets and plasma. |
Lymph is composed of a lesser number of platelets and WBcs. |
4. |
The flow of blood in the blood vessels is fast. |
The flow of lymph is slow. |
5. |
The movement of Blood is in a circular motion. |
The movement of lymph is unidirectional |
6. |
Transports nutrients and oxygen from one organ to another. |
Transports nutrients from the tissue cells to the blood, through lymphatic vessels. |