What factor leads to the formation of lymph?
A) Increased hydrostatic pressure of tissue fluid
B) Massive immune response to foreign substances
C) Release of fluids from the spleen into the lymphatic vessels
D) Filtration of plasma out of blood vessels within lymph nodes

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increased hydrostatic pressure in tissue fluid pushes fluid out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissues. Some of this fluid is then collected by the lymphatic system, becoming lymph. This process helps to maintain fluid balance in the body by returning excess tissue fluid back to the bloodstream.

What Factor Leads to the Formation of Lymph