What are the differences between blood and lymph?

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Basis of differentiation

Blood

Lymph

Definition

Is a reddish colored fluid that’s part of the circulatory system

Is a colorless fluid that’s part of the lymphatic system

Composition

Composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets

Composed of plasma, platelets, and few white blood cells

Is a component of

The circulatory system

The lymphatic system

Oxygen level

Carries larger quantities of oxygen and digested food

Carries smaller quantities of oxygen and digested food

Protein and mineral content

Contains proteins, calcium, and phosphorus

Lacks proteins and minerals

Movement

Moves in a circular manner

Moves in a single direction

Speed of flow

Flows quickly

Flows relatively slower

Supply of nutrients

Supplies nutrients to all organs in the body

Transfers nutrients from cells to blood through lymphatic vessels

Clot formation

Clots quickly due to higher fibrinogen content

Clots slowly due to lower fibrinogen content

Functions

Responsible for circulating oxygen, hormones, nutrients, metabolic wates, carbon dioxide, and other toxins

Plays a crucial supportive role in defending the body against foreign invaders and infections

Basis of differentiation	Blood	Lymph
Definition	Is a reddish colored fluid that’s part of the circulatory system	Is a colorless fluid that’s part of the lymphatic system
Composition	Composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets	Composed of plasma, platelets, and few white blood cells
Is a component of	The circulatory system	The lymphatic system
Oxygen level	Carries larger quantities of oxygen and digested food	Carries smaller quantities of oxygen and digested food
Protein and mineral content	Contains proteins, calcium, and phosphorus	Lacks proteins and minerals
Movement	Moves in a circular manner	Moves in a single direction
Speed of flow	Flows quickly	Flows relatively slower
Supply of nutrients	Supplies nutrients to all organs in the body	Transfers nutrients from cells to blood through lymphatic vessels
Clot formation	Clots quickly due to higher fibrinogen content	Clots slowly due to lower fibrinogen content
Functions	Responsible for circulating oxygen, hormones, nutrients, metabolic wates, carbon dioxide, and other toxins	Plays a crucial supportive role in defending the body against foreign invaders and infections