Is Lymph Equal to Plasma + WBC?

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Lymph is often confused with blood components, leading to questions about its composition. It is suggested that lymph consists of plasma and white blood cells (WBC), but this is not entirely accurate. Lymph is primarily made up of lymphocytes and macrophages, along with a fluid that contains proteins, fats, and salts. The lymphatic system plays dual roles in both immune function and fluid circulation, which contributes to the confusion surrounding its study. Additionally, the structure of lymph vessels is composed of endothelial cells, which further complicates understanding. Overall, the lymphatic system remains an under-researched area, highlighting the need for more clarity on its functions and components.
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I know
Blood=plasma+blood corpuscles
blood corpuscles=WBC +RBC+Platelets
plasma=serum+clotting factors

But I am not sure about lymph
is lymph equal to plasma+WBC
i.e lymph=plasma +WBC
 
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I looked at it.But I am still confused.
is lymph equal to plasma+WBC
 
The types of WBC that are in lymph, blood of tissue fluid vary.
 
gracy said:
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But I am not sure about lymph
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Interesting question- it appears the lymphatic system is under-studied. There seems to be a schizophrenic attitude, on one hand it's claimed to be part of the immune system, while on the other it's associated with fluid circulation. The constitution of lymph itself seems to be lymphocytes and macrophages combined with a fairly undefined fluid containing proteins, fats, and salts. I'm not even sure what lymph vessels are made of - endothelial cells?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphatic_endothelium
 

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