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Which is correct ?

A

Blood has WBCs and lymph has RBCs

B

Blood has WBCs and RBCs and lymph has neither WBCs nor RBCs

C

Blood has RBCs and WBCs and lymph has WBCs only

D

Lymph has WBCs and RBCs and blood has RBCs only

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To determine which statement about blood and lymph is correct, we can analyze the components of each fluid based on the information provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Blood Composition**: - Blood is composed of two main components: plasma and formed elements. - The formed elements include Red Blood Cells (RBCs), White Blood Cells (WBCs), and platelets. - Therefore, blood contains both RBCs and WBCs. 2. **Understanding Lymph Composition**: - Lymph is a fluid that is derived from blood plasma and runs through lymphatic vessels. - The major components of lymph include WBCs, water, proteins, salts, and fats. - Importantly, lymph does not contain RBCs. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option 1**: "Blood has WBCs and lymph has RBCs." - Incorrect, because lymph does not contain RBCs. - **Option 2**: "Blood has WBCs and RBCs; lymph has neither WBC nor RBC." - Incorrect, because lymph contains WBCs. - **Option 3**: "Blood has RBCs and WBCs; lymph has WBCs only." - Correct, because blood contains both RBCs and WBCs, while lymph contains only WBCs. - **Option 4**: "Lymph has WBCs and RBCs; blood has RBCs only." - Incorrect, because lymph does not contain RBCs. 4. **Conclusion**: - The correct statement is: "Blood has RBCs and WBCs; lymph has WBCs only." ### Final Answer: **Option 3 is correct**: "Blood has RBCs and WBCs; lymph has WBCs only." ---
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