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Assertion : Lymph in lymphatic system is...

Assertion : Lymph in lymphatic system is known as tissue fluid
Reason : It consists of plasma proteins, RBCs and WBCs.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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If assertion is true but reason is false

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If both assertion and reason are false

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Lymphatic system consists of lymph, lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic nodes and lymphatic ducts. Lymph is a transparent fluid derived from blood and other tissues, which accumulatess in the interstitial spaces as the interstitial fluid. Lymph contains leucocytes, mainly the lymphocytes. This fluid has a composition similar to that of plasma except that it is low in proteins.
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