Compared to blood, our lymph has:

Correct answer: B. More WBCs and no RBCs

  • A. Plasma without proteins
  • B. More WBCs and no RBCs
  • C. More RBCs and less WBCs
  • D. No plasma

Explanation

Lymph has more WBCs and no RBCs compared to blood. White blood cells (WBCs): WBCs are the main cells of the immune system. They help the body to fight off infection. Lymph contains a higher concentration of WBCs than blood does. Red blood cells (RBCs): RBCs are the cells that carry oxygen to the tissues. Lymph does not contain any RBCs.

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