The main difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid and the composition of plasma is the _____ percentage of _____ in lymph and interstitial fluid.
A) lower; proteins
B) higher; proteins
C) lower; fats
D) higher; fats

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Lymph and interstitial fluid have a lower percentage of proteins compared to plasma. This is because many large proteins, such as albumin, cannot easily pass through the capillary walls into the interstitial space, and therefore remain in the plasma.

The Main Difference Between the Composition of Lymph and Interstitial