Lymph is excess interstitial tissue fluid that passes into lymph capillaries, and is very similar in composition to blood plasma. If not removed, lymph would produce edema and tissue damage. In the intestines, lymph is called chyle where fats are absorbed in intestinal lacteals. Therefore, all of the properties listed in the options are true for lymph.

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Lymph

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Lymph

A) is excess interstitial tissue fluid that passes into lymph capillaries.
B) is very similar in composition to blood plasma.
C) would produce edema and tissue damage if not removed.
D) is called chyle where fats are absorbed in intestinal lacteals.
E) has all of these properties.

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