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Lymph is the fluid present within the vessels of the lymphatic system. It consists of the fluid that bathes the tissues, which is derived from the blood and is drained by the lymphatic vessels.

FUNCTIONS:

1-It return the proteins from tissue spaces into blood.

2-It plays an important role in redistribution of fluid in the body.

3-bacteria, toxins and other foreign bodies are removed from tissues through lymph.

4-It is flow is responsible for the maintenance of structural and functional integrity of tissues.

5-It serves as an important route for intestinal fat absorption.

6-It plays an important role in immunity by transport of lymphocytes.

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