Read the following: 
(a) Lymph absorbs and transports fat from the intestine 
(b) Lymph nodes produce fibrinogen 
(c) Lymphatic capillaries present in the intestinal villi are known as lacteals 
(d) Lymph transport oxygen only 
Which of these statements are true? 
1. a, c 
2. b, d 
3. c, d 
4. a, b
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Lymph nodes:

1. Filter the lymph

2. Contain phagocytic cells

3. Responsible for lymphocyte activation

4. All of these

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The exchange of materials between blood and interstitial fluid occurs only at the
1. veins.
2. capillaries.
3. arteries.
4. arterioles.
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Assertion (A): Lymph is called the 'middle man' of body.
Reason (R): Exchange of nutrients, gases and other materials between blood and the cells always occur through this fluid.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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Assertion (A): Lymph consists of WBCs, plasma proteins and RBCs.
Reason: (R): Lymph lack cells.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
 
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Regarding Lymph:
A: It is a colourless fluid containing specialised lymphocytes which are responsible for the immune responses of the body.
B: It is an important carrier for nutrients, hormones, etc.
C: Fats are absorbed through it in the lacteals present in the intestinal villi.
 
1. Only A is correct
2. Only B and C are correct
3. Only C is correct
4. A, B and C are correct
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Lymph differs from plasma mainly in having:
1. More fibrinogen and platelets  
2. Less protein content and absence of RBCs  
3. More proteins and absence of WBCs  
4. Equal protein and higher calcium concentration
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Which of these is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?
1. Tissue fluid
2. Lymphocytes
3. Erythrocytes
4. Lymph vessels
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